Chief Nursing Officer

at  Clarke County Public Hospital

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: MSN or related healthcare master’s degree is required. Preferred: Certification in nursing administration or commitment to complete certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

• ARNP or DNP strongly preferred
• Five years of progressively more responsible management experience with demonstrated results in improving performance.
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting required, with experience as a Chief Nursing Officer desired.

License(s)/Certification(s): RN license in the state of Iowa

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Articulates views in a manner that promotes effective partnerships and cohesive working relationships among health care team.
• Demonstrates business acumen in human resource management, strategic planning and marketing decisions to enhance patient care decisions.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Forward thinking, creative and innovative in developing new services and processes to improve both access to care and service to patients.
• Serves as the role model for professional nurses and demonstrates exceptional customer service.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Five years of progressively more responsible management experience with demonstrated results in improving performance.
• ARNP or DNP strongly preferred

EDUCATION

Preferred

• Masters or better

INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; is open and objective to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the position’s work schedule, attending required meetings and functions as well as dedicating the time required to perform all the functions of the job.
• Serves as the role model for professional nurses and demonstrates exceptional customer service.
• Serves as the role model for all leaders in the timely and thorough completion of responsibilities and “must haves”.
• Maintains an open, honest, collaborative relationship with Administrative team, direct reports, employees, and the Medical Staff. Builds strong relationships with the Board of Trustees and community organizations.