Chief Nursing Officer

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Flexible learning resources

Job summary

Ascension seeks a Nurse Executive to oversee nursing practice, education, research, administration, and services. You will lead management, drive service improvements, and implement operational strategies while managing operations, budgets, and HR.

The role requires RN licensure and a Master's degree, with 5+ years' leadership experience; AACN/ANCC credentials preferred. The position is based in Austin, TX, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading Catholic health

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure required prior to hire or transfer date.
• AACN Nurse Executive credential preferred.
• ANCC Nurse Executive credential preferred.
• Master's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience; 10 years preferred.
• At least 2 years of leadership/management experience required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
• Oversee development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs.
• Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Policy development

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Oversee the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs
• Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred.
• Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.

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.

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