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UNM HOSPITALS

ASSOCIATE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER - UNM WOMENS & CHILDRENS HOSPITALS

UNM HOSPITALS, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Relocation Reimbursement available!Department: Nursing - AdministrationFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: Days

UNM Health provides the highest quality of care for more than 200,000 New Mexicans each year. In 1952, UNM Hospital was built on Native American grounds, with the promise to provide culturally competent and inclusive care to all New Mexicans. Since then, UNM Health has followed through with their mission of accessible, affordable care. To extend the reach of our mission, we have implemented services and programs to care for patients across the state, including:Priority access to care for Native AmericansFree, 24/7 interpreter language servicesLGBTQ+ care recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality IndexTelehealth options.UNM Health is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center—we care for patients with the most complex conditions from across the state. Additionally, we are the first NIH-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and award-winning Advanced Care Stroke Center. UNM Health providers specialize in over 150 areas of medicine and employ over 7,000 professionals. Together, we receive 900,000 outpatient visits, 22,000 surgical cases and 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNM Children’s Hospital: Designed with your child's health in mind. Our pediatric doctors are experts in over 30 specialties, and we offer the latest, most advanced therapies available. The UNM Child Life team—the largest in New Mexico—provides your family with answers, support and guidance through your hospital experience. UNM Children's offers family-centered care, with play areas for patients and siblings, comfortable waiting areas and many dining and gift shop options to lift your spirits.Comprehensive Women's Health: As the only academic health center in New Mexico, we offer women and teens state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment options. From your first well-woman exam through childbirth and menopause, you will get the best care for a healthy life. The UNM women’s health team serves patients from across New Mexico in UNM clinics, schools and Planned Parenthood offices.Position Summary:The Associate Chief Nursing Officer – UNM Women’s & Children’s Hospitals (ACNO) will assist the CNO UNM Hospitals & Clinics with ongoing development, direction, and supervision of UNM Women’s & Children's Hospital. The (ACNO) will function as the Nurse Executive primarily responsible for coordination of patient access, throughput and flow. Also jointly responsible with the CNO UNM Hospitals & Clinics for ensuring that patient services are in compliance with nursing care standards as well as state and federal regulations. Assist in developing and revising nursing policies and procedures, and assist the CNO UNM Hospitals & Clinics with nurse recruitment, retention, training and quality assurance. Promote high quality nursing care with optimal efficiency in the administration of fiscal affairs and other activities concerning nursing throughout the clinical enterprise. Ensure adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.Detailed Responsibilities:

SUPERVISION - Supervise multiple departments within the Hospitals as assignedSUPERVISION - Perform senior AOC rotationDEVELOPMENT - Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertiseCOMMITTEES - Participate in community, Health Sciences Center, Hospitals, and Nursing committees as appropriate; disseminate committee information as appropriateRESEARCH - Promote, cooperate with, participate in, and conduct research and investigation studies designed to improve evidenced-based nursing outcomes in clinical areasADMINISTRATION - Assess the organization’s nursing practices to promote better safety and patient-care deliveryADMINISTRATION - Oversee record-keeping and documentationPLANNING - Analyze areas of planning and operational efficiency and make recommendations for improvement. Assist in planning new services and programsGOALS - Contribute to organizational goals and direction. Support the Hospitals quest for Magnet Status and support the Pathway to Excellence journeyFACILITIES - Represent the Division of Nursing needs regarding improvements of Hospitals facilities including construction, renovation of structures, and purchase of capital equipmentPUBLIC RELATIONS - Collaborate with members of the community to promote good public relationsQUALITY - Work to ensure quality, evidence-based patient care is provided. Monitor service quality and procedures, and evaluate outcomes. Support achievement of improved patient satisfaction and improved patient outcomesFINANCES - Ensure proper allocation of financial resources, and monitor department budgets and spendingPROJECTS - Evaluate and implement special projectsMANAGEMENT - Assist nurse management with leadership and decision-makingQualifications

Education:Essential:

Bachelor's DegreeNonessential:Master's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:BSN w/Master's in Health Related or BS with MSNNonessential:NursingExperience:Essential:

10 years progressively increasing healthcare administrative experienceNonessential:5 years directly related experience in an academic health centerCredentials:Essential:

RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement w/in 60 daysPhysical Conditions:Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Working Conditions:Essential:

No or min hazard, physical risk, office environmentSubject to an annual contract and performance appraisal

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