Chief Nursing Officer — Lead Care Quality & Excellence

Chief Nursing Officer

Location:

Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens, Tennessee. Oversight of the hospital’s nursing operations.

Creating an environment where patients receive high‑quality care while ensuring staff engagement.

• Prepare master nursing services staffing plan.
• Ensure continuous and timely nursing services to patients.
• Ensure nursing standards, practices, policies, and procedures comply with laws, regulations, accreditation and current research.
• Direct and monitor nursing service performance improvement activities.
• Actively participate in hospital leadership functions.
• Collaborate with leaders to design and provide patient care services, including sufficient, qualified nursing staff.
• Develop, present and manage nursing services budget.
• Develop and implement overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives.
• Implement and interpret nursing and patient care policies, objectives and standards for quality measurement and maintenance.
• Implement and administer nursing services budget and expense control system.
• Organize, direct and supervise daily nursing service to assure adequate coverage and quality care.
• Recruit, interview, evaluate and hire qualified personnel.
• Participate in development, implementation and maintenance of hospital quality assurance and improvement program.
• Maintain communications with medical and administrative staff through staff meetings and hospital committees.
• Evaluate equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and material needs.
• Direct, plan and implement orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.
• Recommend and participate in development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing services.
• Represent the hospital in health care programs and professional organizations.

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories and practice standards;
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree (MSN or MHA) required.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of CNO experience in an investor‑owned healthcare organization.
• Prior Joint Commission preparation and survey experience.

• Must hold a valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located; a single‑state or multi‑state license acceptable.

• Competitive salary and total compensation package.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.