Chief Nursing Officer (5227)

## Description

# **JOB SUMMARY**

This position is for a Chief Nursing Officer whose responsibility is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of nursing services, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Oversees clinical areas of Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, Laboratory, Perinatal Services, Medical Surgical Services, Surgical Services, Rehabilitation, Utilization Management, RN, House Supervisor, and Nutritional Services. This position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out all essential position responsibilities. He/she communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. This position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities of functioning in a semi-autonomous role within a fast pace and dynamic environment. The position is responsible for the supervision professional and skilled personnel. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

## Qualifications

**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**

1. **Minimum level of Education**: Education level equivalent to completion of a minimum of an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required. Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Candidates must demonstrate effective nursing leadership competencies as defined by the organization, including extensive progressive nursing leadership experience and demonstrate competence in nursing administration, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, patient safety, and strategic operations, consistent with CMS 42 CFR § 482.23(a) and DNV NIAHO® Standard NS.2. If a candidate demonstrates equivalent experience in comparable positions, it is preferred for the individual to actively be pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Health Administration (MHA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
2. **Formal Training**: Intermediate computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet capabilities preferred. Intermediate computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet capabilities preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive responsible nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital. Minimum of five (5) years in a senior nursing leadership role (e.g., Director, Administrative Director, Assistant CNO, House Supervisor, or equivalent). Demonstrate experience in: Nursing operations and administration; CMS Conditions of Participation and DNV accreditation standards; Regulatory survey readiness and corrective action planning; Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Patient safety and risk management; Infection Prevention and control; Nursing staff, competency assessment, and workforce development; Budget development and fiscal management; Medical Staff collaboration and interdisciplinary leadership; and Emergency Preparedness and incident command.
3. **Licensure, Certifications & Registration**: Current, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia. BLS Provider and ACLS provider certification required. Instructor certifications do not replace provider certification requirements.
4. **Work Experience**: Advanced management skills with experience in planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, counseling, and verbal and written communications. Advanced knowledge of nursing model/theory application. Advanced knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that impact healthcare. Advanced knowledge of planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting programs, goals, and objectives that are necessary for providing quality care. Advanced knowledge of accreditation regulations.