Executive Nursing Leader: Strategic Care Delivery

JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, IA seeks a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the organization's mission and strategic goals.

This executive role directs policy development, workforce planning, professional development, and performance improvement across nursing, collaborates with medical staff, and promotes evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Administration or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of nursing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Active RN license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing and clinical care delivery to ensure patient safety, high-quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Implement evidence-based nursing practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with national, state, and local healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and retention of nursing staff; manage the nursing budget.
• Promote a positive work environment and nurse engagement; develop education and training programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and staff to advance strategic nursing initiatives.
• Lead nursing and clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Management

Data Analytics

EHR Expertise

Change Management

Stakeholder Communication

Nursing Practice Standards

Quality Improvement

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, IA seeks a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the organization's mission and strategic goals.

This executive role directs policy development, workforce planning, professional development, and performance improvement across nursing, collaborates with medical staff, and promotes evidence-based practice.