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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Eligibility
RN
Unit
ICU

Posted Aug 21 · Not open to new grads

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Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
5+ years

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Pay

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About this role

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - St Louis North

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Chief Nursing Officer

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  • Bonus incentives
  • Extensive onboarding and training program
  • Customizable health insurance packages

Who We Are

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way

Responsibilities

We are looking for a valued employee who will be a Champion of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

As the clinical leader for your facility, you will collaborate with your CEO and your Human Resources leader to tackle problems and enhance both the employee and patient experience. You will learn high standard leadership skills, work with respiratory and rehabilitation departments, and lead a highly skilled clinical team.

  • Resolve staffing ratios and work with the senior nursing staff to improve the quality of care.
  • Engage with your regional leaders on staffing initiatives, including leading educational programs for new graduates and re-entry nurses.
  • Have fiscal responsibility to ensure that budgets are met and that costs are controlled within the hospital.
  • Treat others as they would like to be treated and aim to create a supportive and engaging culture for your employees.

Qualifications

You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum

requirements

BSN required. MSN or equivalent Masters in Healthcare or enrollment in a Master's program required. Exceptions approved by SVP, Clinical Operations.

  • Three to Five years of hospital nursing experience required. Three or more years' experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred.
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required
  • BLS required
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful

  • Having experience with vents, hemodynamics, critical drips, ET Tubes and wounds.

Additional Data

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans

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Requirements

  • You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.
  • BSN required. MSN or equivalent Masters in Healthcare or enrollment in a Master's program required. Exceptions approved by SVP, Clinical Operations.
  • Three to Five years of hospital nursing experience required. Three or more years' experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred.
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required
  • BLS required
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Place

City
Saint Louis, Missouri
State price level
9% below the national average

Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.

Saint Louis pairs Midwestern friendliness with a storied cultural scene anchored by the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, one of America's largest urban parks. Neighborhoods like Soulard, with its historic farmers' market, and the Central West End offer distinct character for nurses seeking an approachable city with genuine community feel.

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About the employer

Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North
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