Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Job Code: DI1095

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

 As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Chief Nursing Officer is accountable for organizing, leading and managing the Medical Center’s Adult Inpatient (Including Inpatient Psychiatry and Emergency Department) areas in partnership with other managers and respective Medical Directors, so the highest quality care is delivered. The Associate Chief ensures the clinical enterprise works harmoniously with and supports the teaching and research mission of the Health System. The Associate Chief directly oversees programs in acute and critical care that support the delivery of inpatient services. As a deputy of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper CNO, the Associate Chief partners with Human Resources on recruitment and retention of all team members that fall under the CNO area. 

Patient Care: Works with team members to develop or improve processes to assure a remarkable patient experience.  

• Creates and maintains a healthy work environment that results in improved patient outcomes, retention, and organizational excellence.  
• Collaborates with physicians to develop or improve processes surrounding care of patients. 
• Coordinates the provision of patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management and organizational skills. 

Quality: Works in partnership with leaders to create, support, and maintain a culture of professional accountability. 

• Partners with family and patients to resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care. 
• Assures that team members provide care that is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements. 

Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication to provide exemplary care.  

• Provides progress updates to team members in a timely manner. 
• Utilizes communication methods and tools to deliver information that improves quality of personal and organizational decisions. 
• Collaborates with physicians to develop or improve processes surrounding care of patients. 
• Assists with conducting departmental meetings.   
• Creates an environment that supports and respect differences and belonging.
• Coaches and mentors the team in order to achieve goals. 

Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates core knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.  

• Meets and maintains required certifications and licenses.  
• Monitors operations on a daily basis and provides guidance to the nursing team. 
• Develops and implements plan for self-development and succession planning.  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Graduate Degree preferred.

Experience: 5 Years of experience in management with progressive leadership abilities required. Administrative experience in an academic setting strongly preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Certification in specialized area preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Board certification in area of practice.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

 

 

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.