The chief nursing officer (CNO) maintains clinical and patient-care standards. This includes ensuring that the patients are safe in the hospital and have access to the right medical care. In order to do this, the chief nursing officer has to work closely with the hospital management and stakeholders to acquire the right infrastructure and resources. This person also offers the best insights to the management on how they can improve the quality of care in the facility. The CNO is also responsible for formulating and implementing new nursing strategies. This requires extensive knowledge of the nursing procedures, staff rules and patient policies.

The CNO must maintain high standards that other staff members can follow. This person inspires others based on what they do and encourages them to uphold the best practices when handling patients. The CNO works towards establishing a conducive environment for other nurses by developing strategies aimed at creating collaboration. The leadership duties may go beyond the scope of nursing to serving as a spokesperson, representative or trainer at medical conferences and seminars. The CNO may also review the certifications of other nurses to make sure they comply with the existing professional regulations in the industry.

The CNO plays a major role in helping the hospitals run smoothly and observe the existing healthcare standards. They do this by carrying out extensive research, evaluating results and preparing reports on the best approach the hospital should take to streamline its operations. They also advise the management on how to recruit new nurses and train them.

The CNO acts as the closest link between the physicians, nurses and hospital administrators. This person ensures that all clinical staff offer the best possible support to the doctors in their respective departments. The support may include retrieving patient information, observing the patients based on the doctors' instructions and providing the right diagnostic tools. To achieve this, the CNO may need to review the policies of the hospital and make changes where necessary.

The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

• Undergraduate degree in nursing required
• Masters degree in nursing or a related field is highly desired.
• 7-10 years recent experience in progressive leadership positions
• Current nursing license in the state of Florida.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and healthcare practices and techniques associated with the scope and complexity of care required by patients served.