Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health has an opening for a Chief Nursing Officer. The CNO will have oversight of Valley View Medical Center located in Fort Mohave, Arizona. Valley View Medical Center is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art hospital serving the Tri‑State area of Bullhead City, Arizona, Laughlin, Nevada, and Needles, California. Opened in 2005 and continually expanding, the hospital offers private‑room accommodations, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, a 24/7 emergency department, advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, and nearly 30 medical specialties. Valley View stands out for its experienced clinical team, strong focus on safety and service excellence, and its ability to deliver big‑city medical technology with a personalized, community‑focused approach. The Chief Nursing Officer has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice over a market of multiple facilities, regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse. The CNO directs nursing activities of market hospitals within the context of hospital policies and procedures. Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies, and procedures are consistent with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements, 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 General Responsibilities 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 Education Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories and practice standards with verbal interpersonal and quantitative skills acquired through completion of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Master’s Degree Required (MSN or MHA) License Requirement Must hold a valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located. A single‑state or multi‑state license is acceptable, provided it meets state requirements for practice. Experience Minimum of 3‑5 years of CNO experience in an investor‑owned healthcare organization Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process Benefits At LifePoint, our Mission of Making Communities Healthier extends to our employees. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous EIB, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health®