CNO Job Opening in Tennessee

CNO job opening located in Tennessee.

Position: CNO – Hospital 
Location: Tennessee

Hospital CNO career opportunity in TN.
Hospital is about 35 beds and a team of about 70 FTE’s and another 30 or so PRN staff. Reports to the CEO. Does have a House Supervisor under this CNO. 
 BSN required. Need at least 2+ years of leadership, can be a House Supervisor, or any acute care Inpatient Manager experience. 
They have good luck with acuities of med/surg/ wound care, trauma, critical care, telemetry.  

     • BLS required

     • ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the hospital CEO and Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for organizing and administering the Department of Clinical Services at the hospital and implementing standards of care, policies, programs, and procedures as established by the company. Responsibilities of the CNO include ensuring timely, accurate, and complete documentation, ensuring all clinical regulatory requirements are being met, and responsibility for employee engagement, recruitment and retention.

• BSN required. MSN or equivalent Masters in Healthcare or enrollment in a Master’s program required.  Exceptions approved by SVP, Clinical Operations.

• Three to Five years of hospital nursing experience required.  Three or more years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required

• BLS required

• ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Provides leadership, support and participation in Hospital QAPI meetings

Maintains safe environment through strict enforcement of all Infection Control policies and monitoring of effective and safe housekeeping practices

Implements Select standards related to staffing and HPPD.  Utilizes staffing acuity calculator to assure safe staffing levels are in place. 

Implements and monitors bedside report and hand-off communication standards

Implements and monitors wound program initiatives

Implements and monitors fall reduction initiatives

Monitor mobility program compliance and implement initiatives as deemed necessary

Monitor rapid response team program

Review quality dashboard and implement action plans as deemed necessary

Implements core curriculum and competency validation through Select University

Implements Clinical Advancement Program and other core programs.

Meets Corporate and regulatory requirements for documentation.

Implements significant corporate clinical initiatives: VAP and CVC line bundles, NPSG’s, hourly rounding, shift huddle, Delirium screen, Sepsis screen, skin care bundle, fall reduction bundle and others as directed by Corporate DCQS.

Follows and administers HR policies.  Consults with HRC and HRD as needed.  Attention given to: Attendance policy. Professional appearance policy. Progressive discipline policy. Positive work environment policies and practices. Suspected drug diversion guideline.

Cooperates in the formulation of policies and practices established by the Hospital Administrator/CEO.  Defines and interprets these to the Department of Clinical Services.

Plans with Medical Staff and Department heads for coordination of services and activities.

Meets with all new patients in timely way.

Conducts daily clinical rounds on all patients (CNO with large hospital is to round on 1 floor/unit per day, with all patients seen by weeks end)

Assures monthly presence on nightshift

Conducts monthly staff meetings that are accessible to all shifts

Enforces grievance policy.

Focuses on responsibilities for employee engagement.

Develops charge nurses into a clinically and administratively effective team.

Develops a solid working relationship with the CEO, DBD, DOP, DQM, and HRC

Uses Clinical Observation tool biannually for all clinical employees to provide ongoing assessment and feedback of performance.

Focuses on Controlling costs: purchasing and rental agreements, bed algorithm, wound formulary.

Keeps the Hospital Administrator/CEO informed of plans, equipment, systems, policies and procedures.

Meets CMS and JCAHO requirements.

Develops a working relationship with professional organizations and groups and acts in leadership capacities.

Represents the hospital to professional community groups and actively participates within and outside the hospital to promote its reputation, educational, and research activities related to the quality of services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Competitive Salary Range!

How to apply for the CNO job: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

Tina Roberts
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
(415) 770-1200 text/call
(415) 685-6289