Chief Nursing Officer

Vibra Healthcare; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO/HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Flex Spending plans

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical services at the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills in Rapid City, SD. The role oversees staffing, budgeting, program development, and collaboration with physicians to elevate patient care and outcomes.

The CNO will ensure regulatory compliance, staff competence, and the overall quality of care, while promoting the facility through active engagement in health care communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing or related field required.
• Five (5) years experience in a Nursing Management position supervising the delivery of patient care required.
• Current, valid RN license in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required where work is provided in multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Direct and facilitate the activities of nursing and clinical services; participate in hospital leadership decisions.
• Develop staffing plans and department budgets; ensure appropriate staffing for patient care.
• Plan resource utilization; monitor and improve quality and appropriateness of care.
• Collaborate with physicians to address patient care needs and improve care systems.
• Promote the facility through involvement in external and internal health care activities.

Job description

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE!

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to join our team!

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills is equipped with 36 inpatient medical rehabilitation beds and 18 long-term acute care beds. As a new cornerstone of specialized care in the region, our hospital uniquely combines two levels of care under one roof. This integrated approach allows us to offer comprehensive care solutions for patients who’ve suffered a range of debilitating injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and chronic medical conditions. At the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills, we are dedicated to delivering advanced treatments and compassionate care to help our patients recover and regain their independence.

Responsibilities

Responsible for directing and facilitates the activities of nursing and clinical services and assumes an active leadership role in the hospital’s decision-making structure and process. Ensuring and facilitating competence of the clinical staff, facilitating and ensuring the appropriate staffing for patient care, and clinical program development. Develops hospital-wide systems, and policies and procedures describing how patient’s nursing care needs are assessed, evaluated and met which entails overall responsibility and accountability for the development of staffing plans and development and implementation of departmental budgets. Responsible for planning for the appropriate utilization of resources, maintaining or improving the work environment, and monitoring and improving the quality and appropriateness of care. Assures appropriate staff for the acuity of the patients. Works closely with Physicians to address patient care needs and enhance patient care systems.

Promotes the facility through active involvement and participation in external and internal activities concerning health care services.

Position Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the following positions: Nursing staff, including, but not limited to, RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, Nursing Supervisors/Charge Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Telemetry Monitor Technicians. Indirectly supervises the following positions: Designated clinical departments, which may include, but are not limited to, therapies (including RT), dietary, radiology, laboratory services, employee health, infection control and staff development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing or related field required.
• Five (5) years experience in a Nursing Management position supervising the delivery of patient care required.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required where work is provided in multiple sites.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Previous experience in LTAC preferred.
• Current ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet Insurance
• Group legal - provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.