AHMC HealthCare
Position Summary
Under the administrative direction of the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as the highest-level senior manager over various nursing-related patient care departments and units within AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. The CNO manages, directs, plans and coordinates the functions and activities of assigned areas; oversees and administers assigned patient care programs and services; assists the hospital’s Interim CEO and Board of Directors in the development, formulation and implementation of strategic plans and serves as part of the senior management team.
Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities
Plans, organizes and directs hospital’s nursing units and other departments as assigned.
Directs personnel management activities; guides subordinate directors, managers and supervisors in selection, hiring, training, performance appraisal, documentation of deficiencies, recognition and disciplinary action.
Participates in program evaluation by identifying quality improvement indicators for client/service outcomes, nursing practice and organizational structure.
Ensures appropriate nurse staffing and clinical care per regulatory and hospital policies.
Establishes and directs the nursing model; reviews and evaluates administrative and clinical procedures; oversees development and implementation of policies and standards including quality assurance.
Consults with other management and supervisory personnel on patient care issues.
Participates in hospital-wide strategic planning activities.
Monitors and evaluates new or revised regulatory agency and industry laws, regulations and standards applicable to assigned areas.
Represents assigned areas to Corporate, identifying issues, resolving problems and sharing information.
Directs preparation and maintenance of nursing records, reports and statistics.
Oversees and reports on risk management strategies, including identification and monitoring of nursing-sensitive quality and safety indicators.
Confers with education and training staff to ensure staff training needs are met.
Conducts and participates in staff and committee meetings; serves on task forces and commissions as assigned.
Directs budgeting and financial planning for nursing services, including staffing, equipment, supplies and capital outlay requests.
Prepares or reviews special studies, reports and documents, ensuring proper completion of records.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control and environmental procedures.
Develops succession planning, improves staff morale and reduces turnover; implements recruitment and retention strategies.
Prioritizes projects and manages time to maximize efficiencies.
Utilizes management processes: gathers data, identifies issues, sets objectives, implements and monitors outcomes.
Ensures standards are established and communicated to staff for effective operation.
Possesses technical knowledge to develop spreadsheets, reports and budgets.
Knowledge of wage and hour regulations, OSHA, workers’ compensation, Department of Labor, EEOC, leave laws and company policies.
Collaborates with Human Resources on administrative and labor proceedings.
Engages in continuous self-improvement and training activities for employees.
Represents the organization professionally at all times.
Follows approved processes and procedures and ensures subordinates do the same.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education / Training / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required).
Master’s degree in Nursing (required).
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Five years of increasingly responsible nursing, clinical and administrative management experience in an acute‑care hospital, overseeing multiple nursing areas (e.g., Education, ED, Subacute, Rehab, ICU, Med/Surg, Women’s Services, Perioperative, Infection Control, Nursing Administration, Telemetry).
Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills.
Experience in budget preparation and operation.
Licenses / Certifications
Valid California Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of:
Personnel management principles and practices.
Principles and practices of nursing that optimize patient care.
Principles of nursing administration and organization.
Patient care standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
Acute care hospital policies, procedures and routines.
Laws and regulations governing hospital operations, nursing practices, medication administration and consents, including Title 22, the Joint Commission, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Working knowledge of:
Standard computer‑based business applications.
General financial principles for budget development, monitoring and justification.
Skill and ability to:
Plan, organize, develop and direct nursing and related services for an acute care hospital.
Manage and supervise work of others directly and through subordinate managers.
Appraise performance, counsel and train employees and develop disciplinary actions.
Direct the development and implementation of effective policies and procedures.
Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing services and implement improvements.
Interpret and apply nursing and hospital administrative laws, rules and regulations.
Collect, interpret and evaluate narrative and statistical data on administrative, fiscal and clinical matters.
Prepare complex reports, memoranda and written materials.
Analyze and resolve complex problems related to nursing service management.
Communicate clearly and concisely, presenting findings and recommendations to boards, commissions and committees.
Provide excellent public relations and customer service.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with physicians, nurses, administrators, managers, vendors and other health care personnel.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities
Plans, organizes and directs hospital’s nursing units and other departments as assigned.
Directs personnel management activities; guides subordinate directors, managers and supervisors in selection, hiring, training, performance appraisal, documentation of deficiencies, recognition and disciplinary action.
Participates in program evaluation by identifying quality improvement indicators for client/service outcomes, nursing practice and organizational structure.
Ensures appropriate nurse staffing and clinical care per regulatory and hospital policies.
Establishes and directs the nursing model; reviews and evaluates administrative and clinical procedures; oversees development and implementation of policies and standards including quality assurance.
Consults with other management and supervisory personnel on patient care issues.
Participates in hospital-wide strategic planning activities.
Monitors and evaluates new or revised regulatory agency and industry laws, regulations and standards applicable to assigned areas.
Represents assigned areas to Corporate, identifying issues, resolving problems and sharing information.
Directs preparation and maintenance of nursing records, reports and statistics.
Oversees and reports on risk management strategies, including identification and monitoring of nursing-sensitive quality and safety indicators.
Confers with education and training staff to ensure staff training needs are met.
Conducts and participates in staff and committee meetings; serves on task forces and commissions as assigned.
Directs budgeting and financial planning for nursing services, including staffing, equipment, supplies and capital outlay requests.
Prepares or reviews special studies, reports and documents, ensuring proper completion of records.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control and environmental procedures.
Develops succession planning, improves staff morale and reduces turnover; implements recruitment and retention strategies.
Prioritizes projects and manages time to maximize efficiencies.
Utilizes management processes: gathers data, identifies issues, sets objectives, implements and monitors outcomes.
Ensures standards are established and communicated to staff for effective operation.
Possesses technical knowledge to develop spreadsheets, reports and budgets.
Knowledge of wage and hour regulations, OSHA, workers’ compensation, Department of Labor, EEOC, leave laws and company policies.
Collaborates with Human Resources on administrative and labor proceedings.
Engages in continuous self-improvement and training activities for employees.
Represents the organization professionally at all times.
Follows approved processes and procedures and ensures subordinates do the same.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education / Training / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required).
Master’s degree in Nursing (required).
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Five years of increasingly responsible nursing, clinical and administrative management experience in an acute‑care hospital, overseeing multiple nursing areas (e.g., Education, ED, Subacute, Rehab, ICU, Med/Surg, Women’s Services, Perioperative, Infection Control, Nursing Administration, Telemetry).
Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills.
Experience in budget preparation and operation.
Licenses / Certifications
Valid California Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of:
Personnel management principles and practices.
Principles and practices of nursing that optimize patient care.
Principles of nursing administration and organization.
Patient care standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
Acute care hospital policies, procedures and routines.
Laws and regulations governing hospital operations, nursing practices, medication administration and consents, including Title 22, the Joint Commission, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Working knowledge of:
Standard computer‑based business applications.
General financial principles for budget development, monitoring and justification.
Skill and ability to:
Plan, organize, develop and direct nursing and related services for an acute care hospital.
Manage and supervise work of others directly and through subordinate managers.
Appraise performance, counsel and train employees and develop disciplinary actions.
Direct the development and implementation of effective policies and procedures.
Evaluate quality and effectiveness of nursing services and implement improvements.
Interpret and apply nursing and hospital administrative laws, rules and regulations.
Collect, interpret and evaluate narrative and statistical data on administrative, fiscal and clinical matters.
Prepare complex reports, memoranda and written materials.
Analyze and resolve complex problems related to nursing service management.
Communicate clearly and concisely, presenting findings and recommendations to boards, commissions and committees.
Provide excellent public relations and customer service.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with physicians, nurses, administrators, managers, vendors and other health care personnel.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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