Chief Nursing Officer - Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) : Job Details

Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11235

Duration: Direct Placement

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day

Referral Bonus: $2,000 for referring qualified candidates on successful placement

Qualifications & Skills

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of CNO experience is mandatory. (Recent is a plus)
• 10 yrs experience in leadership.
• Recent 6 years of experience in large acute facility.
• Leapfrog grade of an A
• Increase HCAP scores within 3 years
• Magnet designation within 5 years
• Maintain nursing staffing ratios

Education (Preferred):

• Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or related field

Licensure & Certifications (Preferred):

• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• As noted above under Education & Licensure

Job Summary / Duties:

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, with reporting to the health care system's Chief Nursing Executive, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the development and implementation of facility-wide nursing education programs, operational standards, policies, procedures, and strategies, and for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of patient care. Ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery, safe patient care, compliance with all applicable regulations, and improved patient outcomes and experience.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversees all day-to-day nursing operations and implements strategic nursing management plans to ensure patient satisfaction, staff engagement, quality care, and financial goals are met.
• Plans, directs, and assesses facility-wide clinical and operational performance improvement programs; measures facility performance against system-wide strategic goals and objectives.
• Presents research and evidence-based recommendations for nursing practices; fosters a collaborative environment to ensure consistent care across the continuum.
• Collaborates with senior leadership, facility executive staff, medical staff, and other departments to develop and implement clinical integration strategies, nursing policies, and operational standards.
• Directs planning and implementation of nursing training programs; oversees recruitment, development, and retention of high-quality nursing personnel.
• Partners with Human Resources to provide oversight of staff credentialing, competencies, evaluations, and progressive discipline.
• Develops an effective Union partnership and provides forums for collaboration (e.g., Nurse Practice Council, Labor/Management Council).
• Ensures effective communication with nurse leaders and front-line staff; represents nursing in leadership meetings and other forums.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive, coordinated, and effective care; assesses health care needs, equipment, systems, and software.
• Interprets and ensures adherence to regulations and legislation; responds to bioethical, public policy, and legal issues affecting patient care.
• Plans, implements, and administers operating, staffing, and capital budgets and expense control systems in conjunction with senior nursing staff and other departments.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits for Managerial Employees:

Health Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Group Universal Life Insurance, Health + Fitness Reimbursement

Retirement & Pension Plans:

• Employee Retirement System Pension, Voluntary Defined Contribution Program (VDC), Deferred Compensation Plans (401k & 457), Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan

Financial & Savings Benefits:

• 529 College Savings Plan, Direct Deposit, Flexible Spending Accounts, Municipal Credit Union Program, Transit Benefit Programs, Loan Forgiveness Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays:

• Up to 18 vacation days/year, up to 10 sick days/year, up to 11 holidays/year