Chief Nursing Officer - NC & GA Division

Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Major Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the System CNE and System Nursing Leadership Council, develops a system Nursing Strategic plan and is accountable for the execution of the plan regionally and achieving targeted outcomes.
• Effectively represents patient/client and nursing perspective and vision to regional governing bodies, regional leadership team meetings and external audiences on behalf of AH.
• Ensures that patient care delivery models and clinical and staffing standards for nursing are consistent with current best practice while meeting professional standards, compliant with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values of AH and in collaboration with other system and regional leaders, leads the efforts to design new care models to ensure value-based care in the future health care delivery system.
• Leads Nursing Quality and Safety initiatives to achieve top decile performance level and uses evidence-based or best practice standards and ensures consistency of policies across the continuum of care in collaboration with site CNOs, CMOs and other leaders.
• In collaboration with System CNE and Site CNOs, prepares system operations and capital budgets for nursing and patient care services in designated region and sets priorities for allocation of resources and demonstrates leadership in forecasting trends in the effective management of human, financial, material and informational resources.
• Develops and ensures effective services and tools services to support nursing operations including staffing/scheduling models, leadership, reporting and monitoring on labor productivity, nursing balanced scorecard reporting, nurse recruitment and retention, performance management systems, professional development, and bed-side care-support tools.
• Ensure systems that provide for the effective orientation, transitions to practice and ongoing education of the clinical and managerial nursing staff; Establishes and maintains professional liaisons with educational institutions to promote the exchange of resources and to promote collaboration between service and educational arenas and advocates for, and leads, the continued advancement of nursing professionalism.
• Builds strong, collaborative partnerships between functional areas, including but not limited to HR, Quality, Compliance, IT and Finance to deliver strong operational performance and establishes credibility and trust throughout the system nursing enterprise including but not limited to individual system hospital CNOs, CEOs, clinical staff, boards, medical staffs, corporate peers, and corporate boards through a variety of communication strategies.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the leader practices.

Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters in related field; or Bachelor's degree and a Masters in Nursing

Experience Required:

• 15 years plus experience in progressive health care leadership roles (3-5 years minimum at a system level; 7-10 years in executive clinical leadership positions)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent written and oral communications including strong presentation/speaking skills and the ability to communicate
• effectively with all levels of leadership and staff
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, leadership, critical-thinking and decisions-making skills
• Strong operational, financial and business acumen
• Effectively handles multiple demands simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with others from multi-disciplines and levels of the organization
• Proven record to navigate change implementation and execute on strategic planning
• Ability to foresee and quickly resolve operational and organizational issues that have system impact
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office suite or similar applications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• None

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.