Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Rutherford Regional Health Systems; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

flexible PTO

generous EIB

medical

dental

vision

tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health Systems, a LifePoint Health facility in Rutherfordton, NC, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to oversee nursing standards and practice across the hospital. The CNO will lead staffing planning, budget development, and performance improvement efforts to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires a registered nurse with a BSN and a Master’s degree (MSN or MHA), plus 3–5 years of CNO experience in a investor-owned setting. Licensure in North Carolina is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories and practice standards.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree (MSN or MHA) required.
• 3–5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
• Experience with Joint Commission preparation and survey process.

Responsibilities

• Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.
• Directs nursing activities per hospital policies and procedures.
• Develops, implements, and manages the nursing services budget.
• Leads nursing service performance improvement initiatives.
• Represents hospital in health care programs and professional organizations.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Budget Management

Staffing Planning

Quality & Compliance

Hospital Operations

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's Degree (MSN or MHA)

Job description

• Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.

Lifepoint Health has an opening for a Chief Nursing Officer. The CNO will have oversight of Rutherford Regional Health System located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. We offer a wide range of specialized clinical services for your whole family from birthing to eldercare. We believe our healthcare team will serve you and provide you with the most up-to-date treatment available, in an environment that is friendly and caring.

https://www.myrutherfordregional.com/

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. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.

• 401k
• flexible PTO
• generous EIB
• medical
• dental
• vision
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program