Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has the responsibilities to organize and administer areas of clinical and patient care services to attain hospital and organization goals and objectives over areas of clinical and patient care services.  

The CNO manages, directs, plans, and coordinates the functions and activities of assigned areas; oversees and administers assigned patient care programs and services; participates with the management, medical staff, and clinical leaders in executing administrative decision-making structures and processes as these functions relate to and impact the provision of total patient care. The CNO assists the hospital’s CEO, the Medical Staff, Board of Directors and other corporate administrators in the development, formation and implementation of hospital strategic plans and serves as a member of the hospital’s senior management team.

Works collaboratively and cooperatively with members of the Medical Staff in conjunction with all clinical departments to accomplish the strategic goals and to implement the mission, vision, and values. The CNO implements an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care, treatment and services delivered to patients. Promotes efficiency through sound and effective cost measures with a primary focus on providing quality health care.

Purpose of Position

1. To ensure that the highest level of patient care possible is provided in a cost-effective manner.
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and staff development.
3. To keep informed of nursing care trends, new technology, and related development.

Requirements

1. Minimum Education: Possession of Master’s in a healthcare related field of study from an accredited college.
2. Minimum Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressive management experience, which includes at least five years of experience in a nursing administration capacity with increasing management skill set and responsibility.
3. Demonstrates solid management, administrative, scheduling, planning and budgeting skills.
4. Required License/Certifications: Must possess a current Registered Nurse license in the State of California in good standing; ABM/CPI or equivalent within 60 days upon hire, and annual thereafter.