Chief Nursing Officer

Marshall Browning Hospital; Du Quoin (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin, IL seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead all clinical departments and align nursing services with the hospital's mission. This executive role oversees education, compliance, budgeting, and performance improvement, driving safe, high-quality patient care.

The CNO collaborates with the executive team, manages staffing, and advances nursing standards in line with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current IL RN license.
• MSN in nursing leadership or BSN with related master's; plan to complete within five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all clinical departments.
• Lead initiatives and manage day-to-day operations.
• Foster collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with ANA Scope and Standards.
• Oversee staff education and clinical performance.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge for clinical services.
• Allocate resources for clinical departments.
• Develop communication processes.
• Mentor and retain nursing staff; manage staffing and performance.
• Manage department budgets and fiscal integrity.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Project management

Operational leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

MSN with nursing leadership

BSN with related master's

Plan to complete within 5 years

Job description

Job Posting

Chief Nursing Officer - Administration JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is the senior executive responsible for providing safe, quality, and fiscally responsible clinical care, treatment, and services throughout the hospital. The CNO acts as a liaison with the medical staff and is a member of the Executive Team.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

A. Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

B. Persons supervised: All clinical department managers, care coordination staff, infection preventionist, performance improvement officer, and administrative assistant.

C. Interrelationships: Collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer, members of the executive team, all hospital department managers and staff, medical staff, patients, their significant others, and the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• A. Provides overall leadership across all clinical departments.
• B. Leads clinical initiatives and manages day-to-day operations to align with organizational goals.
• C. Fosters collaboration across interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and improve clinical practices.
• D. Drives nursing excellence by ensuring compliance with the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
• E. Oversees staff education and clinical performance to achieve optimal patient care.
• F. Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical services.
• G. Ensures the implementation of best practices and continuous improvements in patient safety and care quality, meeting national benchmarks and safety standards.
• H. Appropriately allocates resources for the clinical departments.
• I. Develops and maintains effective communication processes.
• J. Develops, mentors, and retains nursing staff while fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. Manages staffing and performance to meet the evolving needs of patient care.
• K. Maintains the scope and standards of professional nursing and nurse administration.
• L. Responsible for long‑term planning for nursing and clinical services.
• M. Acts as a clinical liaison at medical staff meetings.
• N. Appoints committees and workgroups to promote performance improvement principles within the clinical departments.
• O. Serves as an active member of the Executive Council and assists in developing and promoting the hospital's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• P. Develops and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the clinical departments.
• Q. Manages department budgets effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources while maintaining fiscal integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensure:

• a. Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• b. Current licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• c. A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), along with a master’s degree in a related field, is required. Alternatively, candidates must have an active plan to complete the required qualifications within five years of appointment.

Training and Experience:

• a. Minimum of ten years of nursing experience
• b. Minimum of five years of nursing leadership experience
• c. Demonstrated skills in project management and operational leadership are essential.
• d. Experience with the budgeting process and management techniques is crucial.

Qualities Desired:

Creativity, flexibility, initiative, and innovation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong leadership abilities. Positive attitude. Proficient in utilizing processes and technology to solve problems. Capable of driving quality improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to excellence in patient care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include:

• A. Sit frequently for extended periods.
• B. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• C. Manual and finger dexterity.
• D. Hand and eye coordination.
• E. Push and pull heavy objects on occasion (up to 50 lbs.).
• F. Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients occasionally.
• G. Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
• H. Working under stressful conditions.

Additional Information

Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Salary: $100,000.00 to $165,000.00 per year (Actual salary depends on experience.)

Contact Information

Elizabeth Wise - Human Resource Director

Human Resources

900 North Washington Street

Du Quoin, IL 62832

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