Chief Nursing Executive, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento

apartment Sutter Health location_onSacramento, CA 95816, US

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Position Overview:

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (SMCS), a flagship hospital of Sutter Health—Northern California’s largest health network with 28 acute care facilities—features 523 beds across two specialty centers: a 242-bed center for women’s and children’s services and a 281-bed center for general medical/surgical care. Recognized for excellence with a 90% patient satisfaction rate and an “A” grade from Leapfrog for Safety and Quality, we offer a prime opportunity to lead one of the nation's top hospitals within a national top 15 health system for overall quality.

The Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) serves as the primary resource in assuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective nursing care to patient populations at SMCS. The CNE reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at SMCS. The CNE also reports indirectly to the Sutter Health System Chief Nurse Officer and works closely with the Chief Medical Executive (CME) at SMCS.

This position has as overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet the needs and expectations of those served by SMCS, while maintaining a high level of visibility and engagement at the facility, operating unit and system levels. Ensures the realization of quality and economical health care services within established facility and system guidelines and philosophies. This position is responsible for driving, supporting and modeling a service-oriented culture focused on employee engagement, quality and patient safety, service excellence, operational efficiency and affordability, and the overall patient experience. Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, building and supporting effective collegial relationships with applicable internal and external constituents and stakeholders and ensuring optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning.

Job Description:

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
Master’s degree required.
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Science in Nursing (MSN), Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) preferred.
Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.

Experience:

Experience as a Chief Nursing Executive or Chief Nursing Officer preferred.
Extensive nursing experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in an acute care hospital with demonstrated increasing level of responsibility in management (minimum of 4 years required).
Must have experience with medical staff liaison, group leadership and organizational services and financial planning and budget management.
Experience in new program/business development and contract negotiation is desirable.
Successful completion of leadership development programs, such as Sutter Health Leadership Academy, preferred.

Knowledge:

Must be knowledgeable about health care and labor laws, regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice.
Must be familiar with various methods of care delivery, productivity, management, leadership, and quality improvement concepts.
Must be familiar with all areas of professional clinical practice including the practice of medicine.
Is cognizant of the principles of adult learning.

Skills:

Ability to plan, lead, organize, and execute in areas of responsibility to achieve desired outcomes / results.
Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in areas of negotiations and conflict resolution.
Must have analytical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse others including colleagues, managers, and medical staff and be able to teach and develop others.
Must be able to prioritize, make decisions and set clear expectations for others and execute decisions in a timely manner.
Experience with Lean methodologies, including Daily Engagement System, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Planning and Executive Kaizen events.
Must be self-directed, forward thinking, and innovative.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $163.46 to $221.15 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

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