Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Socket.dev; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LifePoint Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to oversee nursing standards and practice at Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, NM. The CNO will lead nursing services, budgets, staffing, and quality initiatives for a 47-bed acute care facility serving Northern New Mexico.

The role requires a BSN, a master’s degree (MSN or MHA), and 3–5 years of CNO experience, with active licensure and Joint Commission expertise. Strong leadership across clinical and administrative teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Master’s Degree required (MSN or MHA).
• Active nursing license in the practicing state.
• Minimum 3–5 years of CNO experience in a healthcare organization.
• Experience with Joint Commission preparation and survey processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs nursing activities and maintains nursing standards.
• Oversees nursing services planning, policy, and quality measures.
• Develops and manages the nursing services budget.
• Leads staffing, recruitment, and workforce development.
• Participates in hospital leadership and quality assurance activities.
• Represents nursing in hospital programs and professional organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Policy development

Education

BSN

MSN or MHA

Job description

Lifepoint Health has an opening for a Chief Nursing Officer. The CNO will have oversight of Los Alamos Medical Center located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Los Alamos Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Alamos County and is a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. Our 47-bed acute care facility has been providing quality and compassionate emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. Our highly trained Medical Staff and over 300 healthcare employees deliver a level of medical technology and technique that is not commonly found in "small community hospitals". https://www.losalamosmedicalcenter.com/about

The Chief Nursing Officer has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice over facility, regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse. Directs nursing activities within context of hospital policies and procedures:

• Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients
• Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies, and procedures, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements are consistent with current research findings and national professional standards.
• Directs nursing service Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in hospital leadership functions
• Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff.
• Develops, presents and manages budget for nursing services.

General Responsibilities

• Develops and implements overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives, to provide continuous nursing care and services.
• Develops, implements, and interprets nursing and patient care policies, objectives and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care.
• Develops, implements, and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.
• Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.
• Organizes, directs, and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.
• Recruits, interviews, evaluates, and hires qualified personnel to meet patient’s needs.
• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits and counsel with hospital staff.
• Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff through participation in regularly scheduled staff meeting and involvement on hospital medical services committees.
• Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and quantity of materials on hand.
• Directs, plans, and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.
• Recommends and participates in development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.
• Represents hospital in health care programs and professional organizations of associates to serve in a public relations capacity and to stimulate professional growth.

Education

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories and practice standards with verbal interpersonal and quantitative skills acquired through completion of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Master’s Degree Required (MSN or MHA)

License Requirement

Must hold a valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located. A single-state or multi-state license is acceptable, provided it meets state requirements for practice.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
• Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process.

Benefits

At LifePoint, our Mission of Making Communities Healthier extends to our employees. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous EIB, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.