Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Ochsner Health

New Orleans, LA 70121

About the Job

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Ochsner Children's Hospital
New Orleans, LA

At Ochsner Health, we pride ourselves on being the No. 1 ranked hospital for kids in Louisiana. We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care is getting a new home!

This move signifies our dedication to expanding access to leading treatments for more children in Louisiana and across the Gulf South. Ochsner Children’s expects to break ground in mid-2024 and open the doors to its new home in late 2027.

We are seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for the strategic vision, long-term planning, direction, and overall accountability for patient care services; communicates and interprets organizational and departmental missions, goals, and objectives for all areas of responsibility; and provides leadership and direction in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities.

Directs personnel in order to provide service to all customers.
Service includes patient advocacy while ensuring mechanisms for quality safety and compliance.
Dedicated to staff competency, this job is a mentor and offers guidance to the nursing leadership team.
Plans and controls the physical environment, materials, equipment, and supplies to provide competitive cost-effective care to patients.
Coordination with executive administration and other interdisciplinary groups on for policy formation, performance Improvement, information systems, and risk management is an expectation.
Participates in and represents the hospital at community and professional activities to enhance customer service.
Dedicated to Professional Development and training for nurses and ancillary staff at all levels of clinical employment.
Evidenced Practice guides the clinical knowledge of this leader.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education:

Required - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or other health-related field

Work Experience:

Required - 5 years of Nursing experience in a hospital setting, including 3 years of successfully managing complex hospital and patient care delivery.
Experience in areas of responsibility.

Certifications:

Required - Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of principles and methods involved in education, orientation, evaluation, and supervision.
Good organizational skills.
Good time management skills and self-directed.
Demonstrates Good Judgement.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties:

Ensures quality of care & patient satisfaction measured by division performance reviews, accreditation and regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy scores.
Builds an engaged workforce through leadership, talent development, and collaborative employee relationships.
Oversees research, education & training to support cutting-edge patient care and services.
Ensures operational profitability with sound financial performance.
Develops and achieves long-term strategic business plans through effective relationship building, communication, planning, and fundraising.
Oversees the physical & technological infrastructure and develops organizational structures, programs, and processes.
Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

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About Ochsner Health:

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.

Source : Ochsner Health