Chief Nursing Officer
Job Summary
Actively involved, at the executive level, in the leadership of the organization. Organizes and administers areas of Patient Care Services to attain the hospital's objectives established by the Governing Body. Responsible for all nursing departments, Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, Pharmacy, Food and Nutrition and Respiratory.
Full Time, Part Time, PRN
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas
• Implements standards of nursing practice reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and patient population.
• Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
• Addresses and supports cultural practices as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Clear, concise and current written policies and procedures are available to assist the staff and minimize risk factors. Nursing policies are approved by the Nurse Executive before implementation.
• Recommends modifications, additions or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal patient care coverage.
• Initiates and participates in problem solving, policy forming conferences for patient care services. Maintains close coordination with all departments to insure continuity and collaboration of services.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Regulatory Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s in Nursing.
• Current license by this state as a registered nurse.
• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in healthcare management or nursing.
• Minimum two (2) years prior experience in patient care services.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required. Should clinical expertise be in Emergency Services PALS is required.
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Why Crescent Regional Hospital?
At Crescent Regional Hospital, our goal is, and always has been, to cultivate a community of doctors, nurses, and administrators to breathe new life into a previously dying hospital as to provide a continuum of care for the communities of Lancaster, DeSoto, and all surrounding areas. Unwavering in our vision and determined to not just be a choice in healthcare, but the choice in healthcare we need to hire the best from the community as to give the best care for the community.
Being of relative size to the communities we serve, both in staff and structure, allows us the ability to collaborate with and learn from one another as a means to provide treatment which is extensive, thorough, and specific to each patient. And because our internal culture is one of recognizing individual strengths and accomplishments, everyone gets their deserved moment to shine. As members of the Crescent Regional Family, we build one another up because we understand when we strive, our patients and community thrive which perpetuates us all into excellence.
We thank you for your interest in seeking employment with Crescent Regional Hospital and look forward to working with you when you become part of the Crescent Regional Family!