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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Kirksville, MO
Summary
Northeast Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 93-bed facility with a Level III trauma center, Level III STEMI center, Joint Commission Acute Stroke Ready certification, and ACC Certified Chest Pain Center. We believe in the power of people to create great care. With more than 500 healthcare professionals, Northeast Regional Medical Center is a teaching hospital associated with the founding school of osteopathic medicine. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and direction for all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Develops and implements nursing policies, procedures, and programs to support patient care and operational goals.
- Oversees the recruitment, development, and retention of nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels and fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborates with the senior leadership team and department heads to develop strategies that promote the hospitalโs mission and improve patient care outcomes.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and internal policies related to nursing care and patient safety.
- Monitors nursing performance metrics and quality indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to nursing managers and department heads, fostering leadership development and continuous improvement.
- Leads efforts to improve patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes by promoting evidence-based practices and continuous education for nursing staff.
- Manages nursing budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising the quality of care.
- Participates in strategic planning, decision-making, and policy development as a member of the hospital's executive team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Experience Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field required
- Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior nursing leadership role, such as CNO or Director of Nursing in a hospital or healthcare facility required
- Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to lead nursing teams and improve patient care outcomes.
- Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and accreditation processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders.
- Financial acumen, with experience in managing nursing budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Ability to implement evidence-based practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement in nursing care.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
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