Chief Nursing Leader: Elevate Patient Care

Socket.dev; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing operations, ensure patient care quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The CNO collaborates with the executive team to implement nursing strategies aligned with the facility's mission.

The role handles staffing, policy development, budget management, and ongoing quality improvements, promoting evidence-based practice and professional development to enhance patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior nursing leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for all nursing services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Develops and implements nursing policies, procedures, and programs to support patient care and operational goals.
• Oversees recruitment, development, and retention of nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels and a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with the senior leadership team and department heads to align nursing strategy with the hospital’s mission and improve outcomes.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and internal policies related to nursing care and patient safety.
• Monitors nursing performance metrics and quality indicators, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions.
• Provides mentorship to nursing managers and department heads to foster leadership development.
• Leads efforts to improve patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes via evidence-based practices.
• Manages nursing budgets and resources for cost-effective operations.
• Participates in strategic planning as a member of the hospital’s executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Budget management

Quality improvement

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Education

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing operations, ensure patient care quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The CNO collaborates with the executive team to implement nursing strategies aligned with the facility's mission.

The role handles staffing, policy development, budget management, and ongoing quality improvements, promoting evidence-based practice and professional development to enhance patient outcomes and