Community Chief Nursing Office

Overview

The Community Chief Nursing Officer provides recommendations, assistance and oversight in the development and implementation of effective nursing services, education and infection control programs. Recommends safe and cost-effective nursing staffing patterns and for assisting in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of educational and training activities for Nursing Services personnel, including learning needs assessments, program development, and educational effectiveness evaluations.
• Assists with implementation and evaluation of the nursing process, including assessment of patient needs, development of care plans, implementation of interventions, evaluation of patient outcomes, and determination of the appropriateness of care provided.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of nursing quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Nursing Service infection prevention and control programs.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of staffing patterns and workforce planning for Nursing Services.
• Coordinates preparation activities to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Nursing Care Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develops, evaluates, implements, interprets, and maintains nursing practice standards, policies, procedures, and work processes in compliance with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Serves as a role model for nursing staff by consistently adhering to established policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Participates as a member of the hospital management team and contributes to strategic planning initiatives.
• Interprets and integrates the role of nursing services within the organization's strategic plans and objectives.
• Manages personnel functions, including interviewing, selecting, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, terminating, or recommending personnel actions as appropriate.
• Ensures employees receive orientation, required in-service training, and maintain required licensure and certification credentials.
• Promotes staff development by supporting the design, implementation, and presentation of nursing education programs to enhance clinical competence.
• Determines staffing needs and patterns and recommends appropriate staffing levels and position classifications based on patient care needs and approved staffing plans.
• Administers applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor contract provisions as they relate to Nursing Services personnel.
• Collaborates with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient care and organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Formal training and/or experience in effective management techniques required.

Work Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing supervision and/or nursing administration required.

Licensure/Certification

• Current nursing license in the state of practice required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with the ability to motivate individuals and teams.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing administration, supervision, and healthcare operations.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage personnel, projects, and departmental operations effectively.
• Ability to promote collaboration and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.