Medical Associates Plus
Chief Nursing Officer
Medical Associates Plus, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Chief Nursing Officer
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
Current licensure by Georgia Board of Nursing (or Georgia-eligible)
Certifications: BLS and ACLS
Preferred:
Master of Science in Nursing or Nursing Leadership
Demonstrated management experience.
Previous QA/QI experience
SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, delegate, and lead projects to on-time completion.
Excellent team leadership and personnel management skills
Personal characteristics of reliability, equanimity, flexibility, and ability to innovate.
History of progressive professional development
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
PRIMARY DUTIESThe Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is the highest-level nurse management position and a member of the Clinical Leadership Team (Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Chief Dental Officer, Residency Program Director, and Chief Behavioral Health Officer). The CNO oversees all nurses and nurse managers to ensure consistency with Medical Associates Plus practice standards and institutional goals.
Provide administrative oversight of all nursing operations.
Ensure patient care standards through quality improvement and staff training.
Meet or exceed regulatory standards for nursing and care delivery.
Supervise nursing leadership (e.g., Director or Associate Directors of Nursing)
Work collaboratively with Clinical Leadership Team to:
Maximize efficiency and quality in patient care delivery.
Promote team-based care.
Meet clinical quality improvement targets.
Optimize medical team staffing.
Innovate solutions to meet organizational priorities
Train physicians and other healthcare personnel
Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives
Ensure proper nurse recruiting, hiring, onboarding, retention, and staffing procedures, including commitment to creating an accessible, supportive environment and recognizing diversity and cultural competence as integral components of nursing excellence
Oversee performance evaluations, employee guidance, and ongoing personnel development
Address problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, and families
Plan and operate within approved budget
Foster a culture of high quality, mission focus, transparency, and joy in practice
Coordinate and lead appropriate staff meetings
Report to the Executive Team and Clinic Board as needed
OTHER DUTIES
Perform direct patient care
Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Visual and auditory accuracy
Shift length - varies
Indoor setting
Continuous use of computer
Long periods of sitting
Frequent use of telephone and/or smart devices
Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
Continuous conversational communication
Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing
Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
Frequent use of personal car
Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
Memorize and retain instructions
Read and interpret detailed specifications
Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
Current licensure by Georgia Board of Nursing (or Georgia-eligible)
Certifications: BLS and ACLS
Preferred:
Master of Science in Nursing or Nursing Leadership
Demonstrated management experience.
Previous QA/QI experience
SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, delegate, and lead projects to on-time completion.
Excellent team leadership and personnel management skills
Personal characteristics of reliability, equanimity, flexibility, and ability to innovate.
History of progressive professional development
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
PRIMARY DUTIESThe Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is the highest-level nurse management position and a member of the Clinical Leadership Team (Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Chief Dental Officer, Residency Program Director, and Chief Behavioral Health Officer). The CNO oversees all nurses and nurse managers to ensure consistency with Medical Associates Plus practice standards and institutional goals.
Provide administrative oversight of all nursing operations.
Ensure patient care standards through quality improvement and staff training.
Meet or exceed regulatory standards for nursing and care delivery.
Supervise nursing leadership (e.g., Director or Associate Directors of Nursing)
Work collaboratively with Clinical Leadership Team to:
Maximize efficiency and quality in patient care delivery.
Promote team-based care.
Meet clinical quality improvement targets.
Optimize medical team staffing.
Innovate solutions to meet organizational priorities
Train physicians and other healthcare personnel
Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives
Ensure proper nurse recruiting, hiring, onboarding, retention, and staffing procedures, including commitment to creating an accessible, supportive environment and recognizing diversity and cultural competence as integral components of nursing excellence
Oversee performance evaluations, employee guidance, and ongoing personnel development
Address problems involving personnel, medical staff, patients, and families
Plan and operate within approved budget
Foster a culture of high quality, mission focus, transparency, and joy in practice
Coordinate and lead appropriate staff meetings
Report to the Executive Team and Clinic Board as needed
OTHER DUTIES
Perform direct patient care
Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Visual and auditory accuracy
Shift length - varies
Indoor setting
Continuous use of computer
Long periods of sitting
Frequent use of telephone and/or smart devices
Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
Continuous conversational communication
Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing
Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
Frequent use of personal car
Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
Memorize and retain instructions
Read and interpret detailed specifications
Physical accommodations will be implemented where necessary and feasible
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