Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: $110552.00 - $176883.20 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) promotes high quality, patient-centered care by assisting the CNO in executive-level management of resources, strategic planning, and development. The ACNO has operational and functional responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives. The ACNO will develop communication, knowledge, leadership, professionalism, and business skills necessary to advance to a CNO.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality:

• Assists CNO in formulating policies/procedures which are consistent with recognized standards of professional practice, and which reflect the intent of regulatory standards to maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services.
• Performs regular rounds on patients, families, employees, and physicians to enhance communication, ensure alignment, oversee operations, and foster an exceptional experience.
• Ensures continuous performance improvement initiatives are designed to measure and improve the quality of care delivered and are consistent with organization priorities.
• Ensures follow-up to patient complaints and occurrence reports is thorough and timely. Identifies system problems that may contribute to errors and monitors corrective actions to ensure effective resolution.

Service:

• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Participates in creating a professional practice environment that encourages recruitment and retention of staff in the nursing department.
• Fosters a culture conducive to evidence-based practice and clinical research.
• Serves as a role model for professional and ethical conduct and accountability.

People:

• Fosters independence and autonomy in all staff members in areas of responsibility. Promotes activities which encourage independent thinking/problem-solving behaviors.
• Assists in providing leadership to nurse employees that will increase engagement, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participation in decisions impacting nurse practice.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education and developmental needs for staff. Assumes the role of preceptor/instructor for undergraduate or graduate nursing students upon request.
• Collaborates with nursing educators to ensure that learning needs of the nursing staff are promptly identified and addressed, and that orientees receive the proper preparation to become independent practitioners.
• Works collaboratively with other patient care and support departments, fostering a climate of open communication and mutual problem-solving activities. Initiates and participates in joint performance improvement activities.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with physician colleagues and other healthcare providers in assigned areas. Collaborates with these individuals to set goals for these areas and to develop action plans for patient care or system improvements.
• Represents the nursing services at meetings as deemed necessary; participates with department leaders in designing and providing patient care and services.
• Participates in professional organizations and community healthcare-related organizations.

Growth:

• Assists in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue.
• Actively participates with others in planning activities associated with design or implementation of renovation or new construction of patient care areas. Assumes primary responsibility for projects or task groups as assigned, keeping colleagues informed of the progress toward desired outcome.

Finance:

• Assists the CNO in developing and managing the nursing services budget and determining a sufficient number of qualified staff to ensure high quality, patient-centered care.
• Assists in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and taking action to eliminate non-value costs.

Other:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement."

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing * Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field OR current enrollment in Master's program or equivalent Required
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory nursing role Required
• 5+ years of experience in direct leadership in a hospital or patient care environment Required

Licensure, Certifications, Training:

• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:

• Honors our Mission and Values: Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of dignity and respect.
• Communicates with Impact: Ability to deliver verbal and written information in a clear, concise, transparent, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results.
• Attains and Leverages Strategic Relationships: Ability to develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance the care of our patients and the growth of HCA.
• Exhibits Service and Quality Excellence: Ability to demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional care, to create an unmatched value proposition for our patients.
• Leads and Develops Others: Ability to lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives, to provide meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams, and to drive employee engagement.
• Exhibits Efficiency: Ability to effectively handle multiple conflicting assignments, demands, and priorities with concentrated analytical skills and great attention to detail.
• Thinks Proactively: Ability to recognize the broad or long-term implications of business decisions and plans.
• Embraces Innovation: Ability to generate and develop novel or unusual ideas and proposals which challenge status quo assumptions or pro forma operations to remove barriers and to enable success of prioritized solutions.

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

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