Connections Healthcare Staffing
Chief Nursing Officer / CNO
Connections Healthcare Staffing, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
Our client, a small hospital located in North Central NM, about 45 mins from Santa Fe, has a need for an experienced CNO to join their team. Its medical staff of 55 active, and another 40 consulting physicians, bring to the community a level of sophisticated medical technology and technique not common to “small community hospitals.” Best known for its high-touch care, those it has served in Northern New Mexico for nearly 40 years consider the hospital a regional medical center. A majority of the active physicians have their main offices on the medical center campus.Candidates MUST have recent CNO experience in a FOR PROFIT acute care hospital.
Their biggest business is outpatient. Their daily census on the floor is about 10-12. It is a very small hospital that will require the CNO to use their nursing experience. All of leadership rolls there up their sleeves and work in the roles that they manage.They are located in a small mountain town just below the Jemez mountains. The community is highly educated and very health conscious. They have their own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center. The schools are the best in the state. Being a small facility lends to a family-like atmosphere with our staff. Their facility focuses on quality initiatives and a culture of safety. The views and hiking are incredible.POSITION SUMMARY:
Has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse. Directs hospital nursing activities within context of hospital policies and procedures.Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients.Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies and procedures, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements are consistent with current research findings and national professional standards.Directs nursing service Performance Improvement activities.Actively participates in hospital leadership functions.Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff.Develops, presents and manages budget for nursing services.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops and implements overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives, to provide continuous nursing care and services.Develops, implements and interprets nursing and patient care policies, objectives and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care.Develops, implements and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.Organizes, directs and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.Recruits, interviews, evaluates and hires qualified personnel to meet patient’s needs.Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits and counsel with hospital staff.Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff through participation in regularly scheduled staff meeting and involvement on hospital medical services committees.Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and quantity of materials on hand.Directs, plans and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.Recommends and participates in development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.Represents hospital in health care programs and professional organizations of associates to serve in a public relations capacity and to stimulate professional growth.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Master’s Degree Required (MSN or MHA).Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process.Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse.
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Their biggest business is outpatient. Their daily census on the floor is about 10-12. It is a very small hospital that will require the CNO to use their nursing experience. All of leadership rolls there up their sleeves and work in the roles that they manage.They are located in a small mountain town just below the Jemez mountains. The community is highly educated and very health conscious. They have their own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center. The schools are the best in the state. Being a small facility lends to a family-like atmosphere with our staff. Their facility focuses on quality initiatives and a culture of safety. The views and hiking are incredible.POSITION SUMMARY:
Has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse. Directs hospital nursing activities within context of hospital policies and procedures.Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients.Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies and procedures, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements are consistent with current research findings and national professional standards.Directs nursing service Performance Improvement activities.Actively participates in hospital leadership functions.Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff.Develops, presents and manages budget for nursing services.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops and implements overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives, to provide continuous nursing care and services.Develops, implements and interprets nursing and patient care policies, objectives and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care.Develops, implements and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.Organizes, directs and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.Recruits, interviews, evaluates and hires qualified personnel to meet patient’s needs.Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits and counsel with hospital staff.Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff through participation in regularly scheduled staff meeting and involvement on hospital medical services committees.Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and quantity of materials on hand.Directs, plans and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.Recommends and participates in development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.Represents hospital in health care programs and professional organizations of associates to serve in a public relations capacity and to stimulate professional growth.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Master’s Degree Required (MSN or MHA).Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process.Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse.
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