[ref. a57816722] Assistant Vice President of Orlando Health & Chief Nursing Officer at Wiregrass Ranch

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join the Executive Team at Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, a brand new facility offering an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in the Wesley Chapel community.

They will work closely with the Vice President of Nursing for Orlando Health to provide leadership and direction in accordance with the organization’s mission and values, and nursing’s core mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and supports an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community.
• Creates an environment of collaboration to promote excellence in clinical care.
• Ensures the vision and the advancement of the profession of nursing.
• Leads the effort to implement the model for patient care delivery.
• Accountable for the delivery of patient care by ensuring consistency in the standard of practice across clinical settings.
• Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services that are evidence-based and consistent with professional standards and values.
• Services as primary liaison to the medical staff regarding clinical issues in the assigned facility.
• Collaborates with physician leaders, administrative team(s) and other key stakeholders to meet, monitor and improve the quality of care and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with other Chief Nursing Officers to support the goals of Orlando Health Nurse Executive Council and accepts assignments at the organization level.
• Promotes the professional practice model for nursing.
• Assumes operational responsibility as directed by. or in the absence of, the President or Vice President of Orlando Health.
• Plans, leads, organize, direct and evaluate patient care/nursing services. Key components of this leadership role include the development and articulation of the vision and strategic direction for the practice of nursing and collaboration with all levels of customers on the implementation of strategies.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical programs and services; advises the Vice President (s), President (s), medical staff, and others concerning implications of decisions and impact on the quality of patient care, nursing practice and nursing care providers.
• Accountable for strategic and tactical planning and direction for nursing service in collaboration with the Vice president of Nursing. This includes the provision of resources and coordination to ensure successful planning and implementation of initiatives and processes to meet objectives.
• Collaborates with administrative team(s) to plan for future development and growth and to meet the goals set by the Orlando Health Board of Directors.
• Represents and advocates for nursing at the facility, the organization, and the community level.
• Accountable for the development of strategies to promote the recruitment, retention and recognition of excellence in nursing.
• Accountable for the measurement, assessment and improvement in patient and organizational outcomes.
• Assures a professional nursing practice environment in which registered nurses are empowered to provide effective, efficient, safe and compassionate quality care. Nursing trends will be evaluated at the facility, organizational and national level and appropriate responses will be implemented.
• Develops and approves the nursing organization, budget, and staffing for the provision of nursing care for the assigned site.
• Participates in Orlando Health’s strategic planning for nursing and Orlando Health’s Nurse Executive Council.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues related to clinical services, and manages situations to reduce risk to patients, staff and organization.
• Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with the medical staff, and other hospital nursing leaders.
• Participates in any contract or negotiations which would affect nursing services as assigned.
• Participates in evaluating, selecting, and integrating health care technology and information management systems that support service needs.
• Collaborates with the Chief Quality Officer and the administrative team to set the vision for quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and all aspects of patient care that tie into Orlando Health overall strategic plan. Supports Orlando Health’s commitment to patient safety and best practice environment.
• Establishes processes to ensure management succession.
• Initiates and builds relationships outside the organization (government and community leaders, medical community, and public relations) as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains philanthropic relationships with potential donors and Board members.
• Serves on Orlando Health’s committees or community boards as required.
• Establish and maintains excellence in customer service for all patients utilizing appropriate tools available.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by the Vice president of Nursing and/or Hospital President.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• A Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, or a related field is required.

• Maintains current RN licensure in the State of Florida.
• National specialty certification in Nursing Administration or Certified Nurse Executive, is required.

• A minimum of ten (10) years progressive leadership and/or management experience, including leading patient care teams, developing a vision for patient care, advocating for caregivers, and successfully achieving organizational goals.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience in quality management, medical management, administration, operational finance, and leadership.
• Experience in building strategic relationships with community leaders and physicians.
• Experience opening a new hospital is preferred.