Executive VP & Chief Nursing Officer Nursing Leadership

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Reporting directly to the Hospital President and the Network Chief Nursing Executive, the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Southern Ocean Medical Center is accountable for collaborating with other senior executives in developing and executing the strategic plan of the Medical Center. An integral member of the site Executive Team as well as the Network Nursing Executive Leadership Team, this position is accountable for defining, planning, implementing, evaluating and advancing through innovation and research, the scope of practice, professional standards and care delivery systems as they directly relate to patient care, patient satisfaction and quality outcomes for the Medical Center. In collaboration with the Network CNE and senior Nursing leaders, defines and implements a strategic plan for care delivery systems across the Medical Center, which is fully aligned to the Network Nursing strategic plan. This role is responsible for the scope and delivery of nursing services wherever nursing is practiced within the Medical Center. In addition, this position may be accountable for the operations of other clinical departments.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• A Bachelor's (BA/BS/BSN) and Master's (MA/MS/MSN/MBA/MPA) degree are required. One degree must be in nursing.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership in related fields is required.
• Excellent financial management, delegation and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Strong strategic planning skills.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with colleagues, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public and possess an understanding of people and a sense of accountability, fairness, and consistency.
• Established analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Established coaching skills that inspire team members, leaders and physicians to execute and comply with network strategies.
• Capacity to collaborate with diverse populations of team members and physicians to gain consensus and achieve results.
• Proven writing, public speaking and presentation skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• PhD or DNP
• Experience in labor relations
• National nursing administration certification
• Preferred experience in a union environment
• Proven competence with Google, Microsoft Office

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!