DESCRIPTION

ReqID: 379893
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Shift: Day
Schedule: Full time
Work Location: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Ctr-San Pedro

THE ROLE:

As the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro (LCMSP), you’ll be the architect of patient care excellence, reporting directly to the Senior Operations Leader. You’ll be entrusted with leading, planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of Patient Care Services at LCMSP, ensuring alignment with Providence’s overarching goals and vision. The CNO is a pivotal force in maintaining the balance between optimal patient care, staff satisfaction, and strategic partnerships with other departments and professional entities. With unwavering commitment to patient-centered care and safety, you’ll establish and uphold standards that drive evidence-based practices and efficient resource utilization.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro is a mission-driven hospital providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the South Bay, focusing on the whole patient – mind, body, and spirit. It offers a wide array of services including emergency care, behavioral health, rehabilitation (ranked in the top 1% nationally), cancer treatment, and surgical services utilizing advanced robotic techniques. The hospital has 356 licensed beds, is a certified Primary Stroke Center, and houses the largest Sub-acute Care unit in California with 125 beds specifically for patients with complex needs like ventilator dependency. As part of the larger Providence Health & Services system, they are committed to serving the community and ensuring access to quality care close to home.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Strategic Innovator: Guide the development and implementation of coordinated policies and care projects, enhancing service delivery across all patient care departments. You’ll leverage your management prowess to ensure consistency in patient care services and champion patient education resources that empower patients.
• Collaborative Pioneer: Spearhead collaboration with regional and local leadership to craft strategic plans and business development initiatives. You’ll be instrumental in negotiating contracts and forming partnerships that advance patient care programs, while also developing Fiscal Year Operational Goals that complement the strategic direction of LCMSP.
• Advocate for Excellence: As the leader and advocate for patient needs, you’ll ensure resource allocation and competencies that sustain a dynamic balance between mission and resource stewardship. You’ll spearhead clinical performance improvement initiatives and serve as the liaison between executive management and medical staff committees.
• Leadership Maestro: Mentor and motivate Directors, Managers, and staff, fostering a culture that optimizes talents and aligns with the organization’s mission and core values. You’ll participate in external leadership forums and navigate the matrix leadership structure to drive regional and local nursing leadership success.
• Performance & Safety Champion: Identify and implement collaborative performance improvement projects that enhance patient care quality. You’ll develop a robust nursing management structure and leverage systems procedures and information systems to elevate patient care standards.
• Fiscal Strategist: Develop and oversee operational and capital budgets for the Patient Care Services Division. Collaborate with Directors and Department Managers to ensure fiscal compliance and innovate strategies for effective budget management.