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Chief Nurse Executive Opportuntiy!

Qualifications: Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelors or Masters degree). Masters degree in Nursing or related field required (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or management).National certification in nursing administration or advanced nursing administration required within three (3) years of assuming position.Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in clinical, management and leadership roles within hospital operations. Active and current registered nurse license in the state of California. AHA BLS Certification. Demonstrated skills to work in aunion environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Duties: Communication and Relationship ManagementDevelops effective working relationships with key stakeholders and operational leaders. Manages organizational relationships in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goalsWorks collaboratively with labor partners to achieve organization goals and objectivesParticipates in defined and established leadership meetings locally and regionally and establishes partnerships with medical facility and regional leadership groups. Participates in medical staff activities and serves on selected medical facility committeesMaintains strong collaborative relationship with medical director and medical staff leadership and coordinates with medical group partners to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of careExecutive level communication, presentation, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills required. Effectively communicates with all internal and external constituents, including staff ,colleagues, and physicians. Produces and presents oral and written materials to address nursing, healthcare and organizational issues appropriate to the audienceCommunicates effectively as hospital´s advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital and marketing servicesActively communicates and embeds the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Vision, Values and Model within the culture in alignment with organizational goalsCreates an environment which recognizes and values diversity and designs strategies that address the unique needs of a diverse workforce, patient population, and communityParticipates in the academic community through advisory and collaborative efforts. Provides a supportive and stimulating learning environment for nursing studentsAddresses and manages conflict in a constructive and productive mannerAssesses the current environment and establishes indicators of progress toward cultural competencyProvides an environment that engages staff and others in decision making. Business Skills & PrinciplesIn conjunction with medical facility leadership groups, determines the most cost effective and efficient levels of patient care clinically and operationally; implements such locally. Participates in hospital strategic planning process and collaborates with facility management team and the medical staff to develop the overall financial plan for the medical facilityAccountable for the efficient delivery of all patient care services for KP members. Participates in the development, implementation, utilization and evaluation of cost effective, medical facility programs, policies and procedures that address the high quality nursing care, treatment and service needs of the patient population. .. Manages patient care processes to ensure optimal utilization management practicesAssures short and long range financial goals are met by establishing and controlling the budgets. Monitors and assesses trends, external environment and internal practices; makes recommendations to develop/adjust strategy to meet the changing business and market conditionsAccountable for the preparation and review of department operating and capital budgets based upon criteria supported by volume and expense projections, cost benefit analysis, operating processes and other relevant informationMonitors departmental expenses by reviewing variance reports and taking action for adjustments and improvements as needed to ensure optimal productivity standards are metDemonstrates ability to access information and analyze data to make decisions in planning for patient careCoordinates activities between departments to reduce duplication, increase efficiency and achieve higher levels of serviceDevelops and implements quality and utilization standards for patient care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, delivery of services that meet members needs, and the cost effective utilization of necessary services. Utilizes and maximizes effective systems for resource management in nursing, including patient acuity and staffing applications. .. Achieves optimal patient care experience through focused customer service strategiesParticipates in developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies to ensure a sufficient and stable workforce of qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of the patients.Develops a succession plan for nursing leadershipRecognizes the need for change; adapts to, and motivates others to adapt to values, strategies, goals and plans in response to changing business conditionsDemonstrates basic competency in technology applications related to business and clinical functionsOptimize computerized electronic medical record system and utilize relevant data to improve patient care outcomes.Ensures compliance with legal and ethical issues related to client data, information, and confidentiality. LeadershipAssures that the clinical perspective is included in organizational decisionsGuides the operational implementation of quality improvement initiatives using innovation and evidence based practice. Generates and encourages innovation and creative solutions to issues or problems. Is able and willing to solve problems from various points of view and make difficult decisions.Achieves quality outcomes by utilizing problem identification, process improvement, root cause analysis, and reducing variation to sustain Implements the organization´s performance improvement program, including planning, setting priorities, conducting systematic performance assessments, implementing improvements based on such assessments, and maintaining achieved improvementsEnsures a professional development program which addresses the needs of clinical and management staff. Provides for employee development and educational programs to meet needs of patient care staff. Creates a structure to ensure a learning environment that fosters growth and development of self and othersCoaches and mentors aspiring nurse leadersDeve Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements(if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.

Position and Details:Oversee approximate 400 FTEs with eight direct reports in the roles of directors of nursingThe new AVP will need to be financially savvy and have an advanced understanding related to operational variance analysis and budgetary conceptsMasters degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field is requiredSeasoned leader with at least ten years of progressive management experienceKnowledge of the Magnet process would be a plusA competitive salary and phenomenal benefits packageHospital Details:Well-respected, 250 plus bed, not-for-profit, faith-based community medical center that provides a full range of acute care servicesLocated east of the Mississippi River, this financially sound and growing medical center was recognized recently as a Top 100 Best Healthcare Places to Work in 2009 by Modern Healthcare Be a part of this hospitals Magnet Journey

Heartland Regional Medical Center

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for:- Providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital - Maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations - Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital- Assisting in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue- Creating an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees- Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs- Establishing standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing services- Developing organizational patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated.- Developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs- Plan and provide nursing care interventions and prevent complications, promote improvement and patient comfort and wellness- Analyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities- Representing the nursing services at all meetings including medical staff and hospital board of director meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and servicesAs a member of the Hospital´s senior management team, the CNO will participate in functional decision-making processes necessary to the successful attainment of the hospital´s mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare clinical matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. The CNO will oversee multiple departments within the hospital. This position reports directly to the hospital Chief Executive Officer.Qualifications Education:• Must possess a Bachelor´s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution• Master´s degree preferred Certifications/Licenses:• Must be a registered nurse (RN) with a current licensureExperience/Skills:• Must possess detailed knowledge of hospital nursing operations• 5+ years of demonstrated successful leadership in an acute-care hospital environment (For-profit experience preferred)• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skills• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, patients, and patient´s families• Ability to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical matters

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for:- Providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital - Maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations - Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital- Assisting in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue- Creating an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees- Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs- Establishing standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing services- Developing organizational patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated.- Developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs- Plan and provide nursing care interventions and prevent complications, promote improvement and patient comfort and wellness- Analyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities- Representing the nursing services at all meetings including medical staff and hospital board of director meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and servicesAs a member of the Hospital´s senior management team, the CNO will participate in functional decision-making processes necessary to the successful attainment of the hospital´s mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare clinical matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. The CNO will oversee multiple departments within the hospital. This position reports directly to the hospital Chief Executive Officer.Qualifications Education:• Must possess a Bachelor´s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution • Master´s degree preferred Certifications/Licenses:• Must be a registered nurse (RN) with a current licensure Experience/Skills:• Must possess detailed knowledge of hospital nursing operations • 5+ years of demonstrated successful leadership in an acute-care hospital environment (For-profit experience preferred) • Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skills • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, patients, and patient´s families • Ability to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical matters

Lock Haven Hospital

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for:- Providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital - Maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations - Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital- Assisting in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue- Creating an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees- Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs- Establishing standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountibility and responsibility for nursing services- Developing organizational patient care programs, policies and proceedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated.- Developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs- Plan and provide nursing care interventions and prevent complications, promote improvement and patient comfort and wellness- Analyzing areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities- Representing the nursing services at all meetings including medical staff and hospital board of director meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and servicesAs a member of the Hospital´s senior management team, the CNO will partcipate in functional decision-making processes necessary to the successful attainment of the hospital´s mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare clincal matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. The CNO will oversee multiple departments within the hospital. This position reports directly to the hospital Chief Executive Officer.Qualifications Education:Must possess a Bachelor´s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution Master´s degree preferred Certifications/Licenses:Must be a registerd nurse (RN) with a current licensure Experience/Skills:Must possess detailed knowledge of hospital nursing operations 5+ years of demonstrated successful leadership in an acute-care hospital environment (For-profit experience preferred) Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, patients, and patient´s families Ability to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial, or medical matters

All C or O level positions are recruited out of our corporate office. No external recruiters please. Chief Nursing Officer in beautiful and quaint Maysville, KY! Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is conveniently located less than an hour from Cincinnati and offers plenty of small-town charm with easy access to the amenities of metropolitan living. Please visit http://www.cityofmaysville.com/ to learn more about this great city. Job Summary: 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 strongly preferred. Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience at the CNO level with at least 3+ years working in a for-profit hospital or hospital system is required. In-depth knowledge of external clinical quality reporting requirements is required. Must be a strong, hands-on, approachable leader.

Executive Leadership Opportunity in an Award-Winning System!

Position Information The Vice President of Patient Care Services will be responsible for the executive direction of nursing services including surgical and emergency services, as well as pediatrics and will oversee 605 FTEs with 13 direct reports. Qualified candidates will be masters prepared nurses who are committed to nursing excellence, have experience with evidence based practice and building a shared governance model. Bachelors in nursing required.Individuals having previous management and Magnet experience, and are comfortable in a change agent role to take nursing services to the next level are desired.System InformationThe medical center operates 202-beds and offers services including orthopedics, cardiac care, critical care unit, pediatrics, as well as emergency services and is part of a not-for-profit, acclaimed health systemThis award-winning system operates two hospitals with over 450 beds, physician practices, outreach programs, as well as a health foundation, and has been serving the community for more than 80 years. Community Information With a population of 1.6 million residents, the city is a thriving metropolis boasting internationally recognized resorts, world-class dining, exhilarating adventure, trendy shopping, modern nightlife, and enriching culture.At the southern end of the city is South Mountains Park, the largest municipal park in the world. There are trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Just outside of the city you will find some of the most beautiful scenery Arizona has to offer.The area offers an average high of 85 degrees and more than 325 days of sunshine per year!

B.E. SMITH, a national leader in healthcare recruitment, would like to inform you about an outstanding opportunity within a client hospital in a beautiful Minnesota community for a Director of Nursing. Position-Reports to the Chief Executive Officer-The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the executive direction of nursing services with oversight of surgical services, emergency services, cardiac rehabilitation, obstetrics, Medical/surgical, pharmacy, as well as respiratory therapy-Ideal candidates will be registered nurses who are clinically competent, possess strong communication, relationship building, and leadership skills, and have in-depth compliance knowledge that will foster a customer service environment. Bachelors degree required, masters preferred. Hospital-This critical access hospital, also includes a 43-bed skilled nursing long-term care facility, a full-service family clinic, and is part of a larger system -The facility offers a complete range of services encompassing inpatient care including surgery and maternity, outpatient services, emergency department, home care and hospice, long-term care, and various specialties, they also have ten providers on staff specializing in family practice and surgery Community-This community with an estimated population of approximately 4,300 has a lot to offer from Native American History to the latest in Wind Technology -The town has a Historic District that is one of Minnesotas largest with twenty beautiful Sioux Quartzite buildings built in the 1880-1900 time period, which are all listed on the National Registry for Historic Places-Residents enjoy evenings at the theatre, shopping, a recreation center, Family Aquatic Center, as well as golf and many other outdoor recreational activitiesThere is no cost to you for our services. I encourage you or a colleague to contact me quickly to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Excellent opportunity located in the beautiful Northwest!

PositionThe Vice President, Patient Care Services will be responsible for providing nursing services with leadership and strategic direction to achieve organizational goals and objectivesReports to Chief Executive OfficerMasters degree in a nursing preferred with at least five years of CNO leadership in a healthcare settingA person with excellent interpersonal skills and solid business acumen is idealCompetitive salary and benefitsOrganization49-bed acute care hospital with 86 extended care beds and a full service clinic under one roof, creating a true continuum of care for person of all ages Part of a large faith-based system covering four states and consisting of nine acute care hospitals, four clinics and related entitiesThe organization has a historic commitment to serving the poor and those with limited access to healthcareCommunityLocated in eastern Montana where beautiful prairies, breathtaking buttes, rolling hills and awe-inspiring badlands stretch in all directionsSurrounded by rugged plains and beautiful valleys, two rivers run through this area offering prime fishing and recreational activitiesThe city provides centralized shipping, healthcare, financial and professional services, as well as entertainment for a wide geographic area

Position Information The CNO/COO is responsible for the executive direction of patient care services including all ancillary services.Qualified candidates will be seasoned, nursing professionals with previous multiple unit/department experience in hospital operations, be financially savvy, and able to motivate others. The ability to strategically plan, develop business, and improve physician relations is a must. Masters preferred.Hospital InformationThe hospital is a 69-bed, full-service, Joint Commission accredited, not-for-profit acute care hospital that features three outpatient clinics and a regional dialysis network. Healthcare services include hospice/home health, behavioral health, cardiology, geriatrics, hematology/oncology, infectious diseases, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology, sports medicine, surgery, urology, pediatrics, ICU, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.Community Information The community of 20,000 is situated in the heart of the Southwest, approximately 2 hours from Albuquerque and 2.5 hours from Flagstaff, Arizona. The town sits in the midst of some of our nations greatest treasures and is home to one of the best outdoor scenes in the Southwest. The city is the tour hub for the popular Four Corners Region and is the mercantile, transportation, and banking center for the entire area. The community is renowned for its year-round pleasant climate, low humidity, and warm temperatures prevail. There are 110 trading posts, shops and galleries featuring achievements in wool, with original Navajo rugs and blankets sought by private collectors and museums throughout the world, intricate jewelry made from delicately cut turquoise or coral set in sterling silver, pottery, and their unique carved kachinas, making the town the undisputed Southwestern center for original Native American art.