Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHS$120K — $150K *
Ocala, FL 34472In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current nursing license in Florida
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Master's preferred
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health nursing practices
  • Deep understanding of patient care principles
  • Demonstrated management and supervisory experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Minimum of three years in progressive nursing management within behavioral health

Responsibilities

  • Integrate patient-centered nursing strategies across departments
  • Ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery
  • Participate in strategic planning for hospital goals
  • Lead initiatives focused on People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance
  • Foster an independent and supportive nursing leadership environment
  • Oversee clinical and educational resources for nursing staff
  • Promote professional development through advocacy and shared governance

Benefits

  • Annual incentive plan
  • Relocation support
  • Tuition savings for nursing education
  • In-house transition-to-practice orientation
  • Career development opportunities across 300+ UHS locations
  • Access to online learning and free CE courses
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Comprehensive health plans including dental and vision
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Pet insurance options
  • SoFi student loan refinancing program
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Chief Nursing Opportunity

The Vines Hospital is a specialized 98-bed inpatient facility that offers individualized treatment services in a safe, private setting for adolescents, adults and seniors. The Vines has 40-years of tradition as the first step in developing a professional and personal recovery plan to successful living. We offer inpatient, outpatient and partial programming options and focus on individual, group and family therapy with continued support beyond discharge.

Come visit is online for more information at https://thevineshospital.com/

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of our Senior Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The CNO participates in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance

What do our current nursing leaders value at The Vines and UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include:
  • Annual incentive plan
  • Relocation Support
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of FL.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management.
  • Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting preferred
  • Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment .

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