Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension's Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis seeks an accomplished nursing executive to provide direct support to the Chief nursing officer, oversee patient care areas, and drive adherence to standards of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

You'll lead a team across Nursing Administration, engage stakeholders to improve quality, safety, and health care operations, and collaborate with executive leadership to implement strategic initiatives that enhance patient

Qualifications

• RN license by Indiana Board of Nursing before hire date
• Master's degree required
• 5 years of experience required; 2+ years in leadership/management
• Promotion of professional practice standards and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Engages stakeholders to drive results in health care economics, quality/safety indicators, case management, and regulatory management.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to execute business strategies improving performance and finances.
• Formulates policies and procedures aligned with professional practice standards and regulatory compliance.
• Fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and equity to support the associate experience.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Healthcare operations

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Serves as direct support to the Chief in executive management of nursing services and clinical to support associates, including driving adherence to standards of professional practice and regulatory requirements. Oversees the operational responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives.

• Department: Nursing Administration
• Hospital: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Engages and assembles stakeholders to drive results focusing on health care economics, quality/safety nurse sensitive indicators, case management, continuum of care, regulatory management and healthcare operations. Attracts, recruits and retains talent, cultivating engaged nurses, leaders and support staff focused on high-quality care driving the consumer experience.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to execute business strategies that improve overall performance metrics and financial performance.
• Formulates policies and procedures consistent with recognized standards of professional practice and compliance of regulatory standards.
• Fosters a culture of appreciation, belongingness, inclusivity, diversity and equity to drive the associate experience. Develops professional communication and information for the hospital's top nursing leader.

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What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Master's degree required.

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.