Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Chief Nursing Officer CNO, MercyOne Des Moines Central Division
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), MercyOne Des Moines Central Division
MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best lives. The system’s more than 230 clinics, medical centers, hospitals, and care locations are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond.POSITION PURPOSEThe CNO will have oversight of Des Moines, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. This position provides clinical and administrative leadership and direction to patient care areas, facilitates development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of patient care services through collaboration with clinical/medical staff directors and other leadership. Assures achievement of goals and adherence to policy and standards set forth by state, federal and hospital regulatory agencies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSArticulates the total patient care program including departmental scope, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of patient services.Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care activities within the nursing team to ensure improved clinical outcomes and compliance with accreditation and regulatory agency standards.In cooperation with teams, develops patient care programs, policies, standards, and procedures that describe how clinical care needs of individuals and patient populations are assessed, evaluated, and met.Develops operating and capital expenditure budgets for review and approval.Implements ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of care delivered to patients.Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, selection, retention, development, continuing education and advancement goals of directors, unit coordinators, clinical staff and patient care providers.Studies trends and developments in nursing practice and integrates new techniques for patient care delivery.Ensures the availability of qualified and competent personnel to provide continuous and timely services required by patients.Interacts with peers, medical staff, senior administration, and various MercyOne Trinity Health committees.Participates in local, state, and national professional and related organizations.Represents nursing at medical staff meetings and on other hospital-wide committees.Works independently and makes decisions for which there may be little precedent.Supports and abides by departmental and safety policies and procedures.Performs other responsibilities as requested.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRegistered Nursing license in Iowa.Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree with appropriate master’s degree in Nursing, Business or Health Administration. Doctoral education preferred.Minimum of five (5) years executive/director level leadership experience in patient care in an acute care setting.Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area as evidenced through certification.Member of a professional nursing organization.A thorough understanding of the Electronic Medical Record, concepts of clinical informatics, and other advanced health care technologies.A thorough understanding of the health care environment and all applicable laws and regulations.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the administrative and health care team.Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide advice, counsel and leadership to staff, physicians, patients and the community.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
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MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best lives. The system’s more than 230 clinics, medical centers, hospitals, and care locations are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond.POSITION PURPOSEThe CNO will have oversight of Des Moines, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. This position provides clinical and administrative leadership and direction to patient care areas, facilitates development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of patient care services through collaboration with clinical/medical staff directors and other leadership. Assures achievement of goals and adherence to policy and standards set forth by state, federal and hospital regulatory agencies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSArticulates the total patient care program including departmental scope, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of patient services.Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care activities within the nursing team to ensure improved clinical outcomes and compliance with accreditation and regulatory agency standards.In cooperation with teams, develops patient care programs, policies, standards, and procedures that describe how clinical care needs of individuals and patient populations are assessed, evaluated, and met.Develops operating and capital expenditure budgets for review and approval.Implements ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of care delivered to patients.Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, selection, retention, development, continuing education and advancement goals of directors, unit coordinators, clinical staff and patient care providers.Studies trends and developments in nursing practice and integrates new techniques for patient care delivery.Ensures the availability of qualified and competent personnel to provide continuous and timely services required by patients.Interacts with peers, medical staff, senior administration, and various MercyOne Trinity Health committees.Participates in local, state, and national professional and related organizations.Represents nursing at medical staff meetings and on other hospital-wide committees.Works independently and makes decisions for which there may be little precedent.Supports and abides by departmental and safety policies and procedures.Performs other responsibilities as requested.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRegistered Nursing license in Iowa.Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree with appropriate master’s degree in Nursing, Business or Health Administration. Doctoral education preferred.Minimum of five (5) years executive/director level leadership experience in patient care in an acute care setting.Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area as evidenced through certification.Member of a professional nursing organization.A thorough understanding of the Electronic Medical Record, concepts of clinical informatics, and other advanced health care technologies.A thorough understanding of the health care environment and all applicable laws and regulations.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the administrative and health care team.Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide advice, counsel and leadership to staff, physicians, patients and the community.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
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