Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

SUMMARY: Responsible for the oversight of the organization and administration of the nursing department including the following areas: Emergency, special procedures, trauma, Swing Bed, inpatient and outpatient, infection control, quality assessment and performance improvement, and employee health in accordance with current applicable federal, state statutes and regulations and facility guidelines. Assure the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite work flow. Serve as patient advocate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as a part of the management team; work closely with medical providers and abide by and enforce all plans and policies.
• Work closely with Administrator informing of any patient related issues and the coordination and resolution of the issues.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a master staffing plan.
• Responsible for reporting variances to the Administrator and Board of Control.
• Hire, orient, supervise, counsel, evaluate, discipline or terminate personnel using organizational guidelines and departmental goals and objectives per hospital policies.
• Develop, maintain and interpret department policy and procedures.
• Communicate ongoing activities to corporate board monthly.
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships within nursing and allied health staff, medical staff, and all other hospital departments.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and uniformity of data recorded on the patient’s medical records.
• Responsible for the implementation of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures within the department.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested and/or required.