The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) is accountable for the performance and outcomes of various hospital departments with oversight of nursing professional practice. In collaboration with physician and hospital leadership, the ACNO will identify priority outcome opportunities, coordinate the design and implementation of appropriate tools to measure, assess, and evaluate patient throughput, safety, quality, and outcomes and engage in performance improvement activities to achieve organizational and strategic priorities. The ACNO also supports the VP Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in the planning, establishment, and implementation of comparable standards of nursing practice and care throughout the hospital and evaluates those outcomes. The ACNO supports sound fiscal and human resource practices and provides effective leadership to support the development and achievement of the organization's strategic priorities. VP/Chief Nursing Officer and the Associate CNO are accountable for the day to-day inpatient nursing operations and oversight of nursing professional practice. Reports to the VP Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Provides administrative direction to ensure the proper coordination of resources for patient care, transport, patient placement, and discharge.
Participates in the development, implementation, utilization and evaluation of cost-effective, medical facility programs, policies and procedures that address the high-quality nursing care, treatment and service needs of the patient population.
Identifies and leads initiatives to meet objectives of improved efficiencies, effectiveness, and patient experience while demonstrating a commitment to high quality, safe patient care and work environments.
Provides administrative direction to management staff within areas of responsibility including supporting plan development, priority-setting, decision-making, and professional development.
Collaborates to ensure adequate financial resources are made available to fulfill vision of delivering excellent nursing care. Lead efforts to ensure the most effective clinical quality and safety infrastructures and processes are in place.
Evaluates statistics indicating patient flow, hospital discharges, throughput performances, and potential issues and escalates issues appropriately.
Creates an environment that supports the advancement of professional nursing and advanced practice and the development of a robust nursing workforce.
Initiates, develops, and implements collaborative activities between nursing and other health care disciplines and departments.
Assures short and long-range financial goals are met by establishing and managing the budgets.
Monitors departmental expenses by reviewing variance reports and taking action for adjustments and improvements as needed to ensure optimal productivity standards are met.
Monitors and assesses trends, external environment and internal practices; makes recommendations to develop/adjust strategy to meet the changing business and market conditions.
Participates in developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies to ensure a sufficient and stable workforce of qualified staff members is available to meet the needs of the patients.
Participates in leadership activities such as committees, professional organizations, publishing, teaching, and research.
Role models the EXCEL behaviors and coach/mentor staff to impact staff and patient experience. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication.
Leads, manages, coaches, and trains a team or department, provides guidance, support, and mentors to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
Oversees the recruitment, hiring, team/department orientation, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions including up to termination processes for a team or department.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required.
Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
None preferred.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in nursing required; OR master’s degree in business administration, public health, healthcare administration, or related field provided the candidate also possesses a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Minimum 7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a setting committed to collaborative decision making and team development required.
Preferred Education and Experience
None preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility to include theory, practice and administration in order to direct planning and implementation.
Analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee work of subordinates.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) *Sign-On Bonus Eligible* Bon Secours About Bon Secours As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – Mary Immaculate Hospital Job Summary: The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses Implementing clinical nursing interventions Having a highly diverse medical skillset Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment Essential Functions: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred) Work Experience: One year of RN experience (required) Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) Required Licensing & Certifications: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS) Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Med/Surg Unit - Mary Immaculate - 3 South It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .
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If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .
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Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Bon Secours About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry – Mary Immaculate Hospital: Job Summary: The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment Essential Functions: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required) Certifications: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire) Experience: 1 year of RN experience (required) 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - Mary Immaculate It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .