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CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Guiding Behaviors, the Chief Nursing Officer works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team, strategizing to position patient care services as a destination of choice for populations served throughout the care continuum, as well as a workplace of choice for attraction of the best and brightest staff. She/he will have responsibility for standards of nursing practice, evidence-based quality and safety of patient care, deployment of evidence-based 'experience of care' standards, performance improvement, and nursing leadership development throughout patient care services.

Aligned with the Saint Alphonsus Health System (SAHS) regional strategic priorities and the Trinity Health nursing and people centered care strategies, the CNO will bring a vision for nursing to Saint Alphonsus regional Medical Center.

This position is responsible for the development, communication and successful execution of established financial, operational, clinical and quality objectives and strategic and tactical plans as defined by the organization. The position is responsible for providing leadership direction and administrative functions for nursing related operations including, but not limited to, standards of nursing practice, nursing standards of patient care, and related nursing policies and procedures. Directs the implementation and ensures compliance with standards of nursing practice and all regulatory standards as they apply to nursing practice. Responsible as the qualified Nurse Executive for the provision of quality patient care services. The position is also responsible for focusing key stakeholders' activities and determining improvement and collaboration opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Idaho RN license required Must provide licensure or proof of application in process in in Oregon within 6 months.

• Advanced degree with at least one degree (under-grad or grad) in nursing (MSN, MHA, MBA) required.

• Seven years current and relevant administrative experience (Health or Business) at a Senior Management level or in positions that supported Senior Management and strategic direction with Board and Medical Staff interactions.

• CNO experience preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area as evidenced through certification (e.g. CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE, etc.). Certification required within 18 months of hire.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Demonstrates expert working knowledge of nursing practice and nursing models to effectively lead the nursing organization.

• Demonstrated team, performance analysis, presentation, interpersonal, facilitation, planning, and communication skills.

• In depth knowledge of system thinking, change leadership, shared governance, matrix reporting, continuous improvement, process excellence, and financial and productivity management

• Responsible and accountable for leadership and operational direction and excellence including achievement of the Priority Strategic Aims (PSAs) at SARMC, rolling up to contribute to Saint Alphonsus Health System.

• Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in formalizing, implementing and communicating the medical center’s mission through its strategic and tactical direction.

• Develops the nursing strategic plan and directs and monitors performance to the plan.

• Leads key service, operational, and staff areas as assigned by the President or RHM CEO

• Responsible for the stewardship of human, financial, and material resources; quality and efficient services; and the alignment of the services of the assigned areas to the strategic plan.

• Designated Nurse Executive and responsible for the following leadership functions at SARMC:

• · Oversees day to day operations of all nursing services and collaborates with all operational and support staff to ensure safe clinical care

• · Ensures that staffing policies and practices provide for continuous and timely availability of nursing services

• · Ensures the recruitment, retention, development, succession planning and engagement of quality patient care associates and leadership.

• · Promotes an environment of shared leadership and decision-making.

• · Participates with hospital leaders to meet the needs for clinical integration and the needs for patient care in those settings.

• · Actively engages with the nursing directors, managers and front-line staff to continually improve the practice of nursing.

• · Collaborates with all other clinical services to create synergistic relationships that move High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and Zero Harm initiatives forward.

• · Participates with other leaders, medical staff, and clinical areas in developing, implementing, reviewing, revising and monitoring activities to promote performance improvement nursing care and patient care.

• Participates in the planning and development of the nursing operational and capital budget at the senior leader level.

• Maintains responsibility for the overall fiscal stability of the Nursing Services including nursing functions that occur outside of the defined nursing organization.

• Ensures that nursing standards of patient care and standards of nursing practice are consistent with current nursing research findings and nationally recognized professional standards.

• Approves and/or authorizes designee(s) to approve nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards of patient care, and nursing practice.

• In collaboration with the SARMC Chief Medical Officer serves as a sponsor and develops and directs the implementation of effective evidence-based programs to measure, analyze and continuously improve the safety and quality of all patient care services through empiric outcomes.

• Participates in regional decision-making and workgroups, assuming leadership in implementing changes within Ministry Organization.

• Participates on the Saint Alphonsus Health System CNO council.

• Participates as active member of Trinity CNO councils and workgroups.

• Ensures nursing staff carry out applicable processes for patient care organization wide functions as prescribed by applicable regulatory agencies (JC, CMS, State and Federal requirements

• Participates as a liaison to the SARMC Medical Staff and Medical Staff Committees

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

• Functions as administrator on call (AOC), as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.