Chief Nursing Officer

Encompass Health Corporation; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) matching

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Hot Springs is looking for a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing care quality and enhance patient outcomes. This transformative leadership role emphasizes collaboration, compliance with health standards, and fostering a supportive work environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, current RN licensure, and extensive inpatient hospital experience. The role offers benefits such as competitive medical plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
• BLS certification required and ACLS preferred.
• Commitment to obtain CRRN certification within one year.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent Nursing Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical disciplines to enhance patient-focused care.
• Develop patient care programs and policies.
• Participate in committees representing nursing.
• Implement standards from Joint Commission and CMS.
• Utilize staffing matrix to meet patient needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Patient Care Program Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity

Honored and esteemed for your Chief Nursing Officer expertise. Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career. In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community from the start. This role allows you to contribute to patients' well-being by providing compassionate care and support while playing a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. As a Chief Nursing Officer, you'll understand that even small victories can yield substantial impacts, taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff. Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
• Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
• Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.

Qualifications

• Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
• Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
• Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
• Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays scheduled days/shifts.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.