Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity in New Hampshire

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer career opportunity located in New Hampshire.

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer-New Hampshire
Compensation- 165K max plus 17.5 bonus eligible
Relocation Assistance

The Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) promotes high quality, patient-centered care by assisting the CNO in executive-level management of resources, strategic planning, and development. The ACNO has operational and functional responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives. The ACNO will develop communication, knowledge, leadership, professionalism, and business skills necessary to advance to a CNO. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Quality 

    *  Assists CNO in formulating policies/procedures which are consistent with recognized standards of professional practice, and which reflect the intent of regulatory standards to maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services. 

    *  Performs regular rounds on patients, families, employees, and physicians to enhance communication, ensure alignment, oversee operations, and foster an exceptional experience. 

    *  Ensures continuous performance improvement initiatives are designed to measure and improve the quality of care delivered and are consistent with organization priorities. 

    *  Ensuring follow-up to patient complaints and occurrence reports is thorough and timely. Identifies system problems that may contribute to errors and monitors corrective actions to ensure effective resolution. 

Service 

    *  Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service. 

    *  Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary. 

    *  Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient’s experience. 

    *  Participates in creating a professional practice environment that encourages recruitment and retention of staff in the nursing department. 

    *  Fosters a culture conducive to evidence-based practice and clinical research. 

    *  Serves as a role model for professional and ethical conduct and accountability. 

People 

    *  Fosters independence and autonomy in all staff members in areas of responsibility. Promotes activities which encourage independent thinking/problem-solving behaviors. 

    *  Assists in providing leadership to nurse employees that will increase engagement, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participation in decisions impacting nurse practice. 

    *  Assumes responsibility for continuing education and developmental needs for staff. Assumes the role of preceptor/instructor for undergraduate or graduate nursing students upon request. 

    *  Collaborates with nursing educators to ensure that learning needs of the nursing staff are promptly identified and addressed and that orientees receive the proper preparation to become independent practitioners. 

    *  Works collaboratively with other patient care and support departments, fostering a climate of open communication and mutual problem-solving activities. Initiates and participates in joint performance improvement activities. 

    *  Develops and maintains close working relationships with physician colleagues and other healthcare providers in assigned areas. Collaborates with these individuals to set goals for these areas and to develop action plans for patient care or system improvements. 

Growth 

    *  Assists in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue. 

    *  Actively participates with others in planning activities associated with design or implementation of renovation or new construction of patient care areas. Assumes primary responsibility for projects or task groups as assigned, keeping colleagues informed of the progress toward desired outcome. 

Education & Experience: 

    *  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing* Required

    *  Master’s Degree in Nursing Required

    *  5+ years of experience in a supervisory nursing role Required

    *  5+ years of experience in direct leadership in an acute care hospital Required 

    *  Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation. 

    *  MUST HAVE INPATIENT/ MED SURG DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE

    *  NO INTERIM’S WILL BE CONSIDERED- NEEDS JOB STABILITY

How to apply for the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Career: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

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