Job Description
This individual functions as a key member of the administrative team of the hospital, reporting to the Vice President of Patient Services/Chief Nursing Officer. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, staffing, influencing, coordinating and directing patient care delivery. This includes coordinating nursing, medical, administrative and ancillary patient care areas to meet hospital mission, visions and goals. The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer of the organization has the authority/responsibility for implementing standards of nursing practice that support and ensure quality patient care and appropriate staff providing nursing care in the designated area of clinical responsibility with University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Responsibilities
In concert with the CNO, participates and collaborates with leaders of the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical area in the Alliance decision-making structure and performance improvement process. Regular interactions are conducted with Nursing Leadership and other managers as needed for planning, sharing of information and problem solving related to Patient Care Services.
Assists with planning strategies and goals through community involvement, improving the quality of health care delivery to the community.
Responsible for recruiting, retaining and motivating a competent professional staff in area of responsibility.
Responsible for developing and implementing budget and control activities, determines patient care needs and staffing patterns to deliver cost-effective quality patient care.
Develops and implements evidenced-based standards of care, standards of nursing practice, policies, procedures and appropriate nursing model for the provision of patient care within the ACNO span of control.
Delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to accomplish all assigned and related duties necessary to ensure conformity to institutional, regulatory, professional and accrediting agency standards governing patient care practices and delivery of patient care.
Responsible for creating service expectations that achieve patient satisfaction; retention of staff and enhancing medical staff partnerships.
Responsible for collaborating proactively with medical staff; establish structure and processes to engage clinical staff to influence practice environment; develop management structures and processes to achieve consistency and alignment.
Qualifications
Minimum Required: Master of Science in Nursing | State of Ohio Registered Nursing License. | Minimum Required: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience
