Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health has an opportunity for a Chief Nursing Officer. The CNO will have oversight of Meadowview Regional Medical Center, located in Maysville, KY. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility located in Maysville, Ky. The Chief Nursing Officer has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse. Directs hospital nursing activities within context of hospital policies and procedures. Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients. Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies and procedures in accordance with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements. Directs nursing service Performance Improvement activities. Actively participates in hospital leadership functions. Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services including availability of sufficient qualified nursing staff. Develops presents and manages budget for nursing services. Develops and implements overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives. Develops implements and interprets nursing and patient care policies objectives and standards. Develops implements and administers nursing services budget and expense control system. Prepares master nursing services staffing plan. Organizes directs and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care. Recruits interviews evaluates and hires qualified personnel. Participates in development implementation and maintenance of hospital quality assurance and improvement program. Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff. Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements. Directs plans and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development. Recommends and participates in development of new patient care programs. Represents hospital in health care programs and professional organizations.