Exceptional opportunity for a CNO at Palestine Regional Medical Center, a LifePoint Hospitals´ affiliated facility!
All C or O level positions are recruited out of our corporate office. No external recruiters please.Nestled among the piney woods and dogwood trees of East Texas, the city of Palestine is the second oldest in Texas, offering a rich heritage, rolling hills, scenic waterways, Victorian homes, and a host of antique shops.The HospitalPalestine Regional Medical Center, a 177-bed full-service facility, offers a full range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. More than 550 employees and volunteers work closely with the medical staff, which includes over 80 physicians representing 28 different specialties. Our 11,500-squarefoot Birth Place shows our commitment to family-centered maternity care. Four spacious labor/delivery/recovery rooms allow mothers and their newborns to enjoy quality care in a homelike atmosphere equipped with the latest obstetrical equipment. Palestine Regional has recently invested $16 million in advanced healthcare technology. This includes the purchase of a new state-of-the-art MRI system, addition of four new surgery suites, expanded recovery rooms and a new cardiac cath lab featuring the most current digital rotational angiography. Other projects include expansion of the ER and Day Surgery areas, the renovating and expanding of radiology and registration, and the remodeling of patient rooms. The Community: Palestine is a graceful, romantic city, second only to Galveston in the number of historic Texas landmarks, with over 1,600 historical sites. Educational opportunities abound in this community. Just 20 miles north of town, 25,000-acre Lake Palestine offers abundant opportunities to fish, sail, camp or simply relax. Just north of town is Davey Dogwood Park, 200 acres of streams, trees and winding roads. In addition, there are 700 acres in the Palestine Community Forest. Additional recreational opportunities include golf, canoeing, cycling, hiking and tennis. Only 120 miles from Dallas, Palestine offers the best in small community living while being close to a big city!Chief Nursing OfficerSummary:Has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse. Directs hospital nursing activities within context of hospital policies and procedures. Ensure continuous and timely nursing services to patients. Ensure nursing standards, practices, policies and procedures, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements are consistent with current research findings and national professional standards. Directs nursing service Performance Improvement activities. Actively participates in hospital leadership functions. Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff. Develops, presents and manages budget for nursing services.General Responsibilities:Develops and implements overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives, to provide continuous nursing care and services.Develops, implements and interprets nursing and patient care policies, objectives and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care.Develops, implements and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.Organizes, directs and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.Recruits, interviews, evaluates and hires qualified personnel to meet patients needs.Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits and counsel with hospital staff. Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff through participation in regularly scheduled staff meeting and involvement on hospital medical services committees.Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and quantity of materials on hand.Directs, plans and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.Recommends and participates in development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Nursing and current, active RN license required.Masters Degree in Nursing, an MBA, MHA or related Masters Degree is required.Minimum of 3-5 years experience at the CNO level is required. Experience working in a for-profit hospital or hospital system is strongly preferred, preferably while working at the CNO level.Strong physician relations skills are required.In-depth knowledge of external clinical quality reporting requirements is required.Must be a strong, hands-on, approachable leader.