Chief Nursing Officer

Your future role at a glance

• Department: Nursing Administration
• Location:Kyle, TX

How you'll make an impact in this role

It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner which reflects the core values of Ascension: Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity, and Dedication.

• Creates a nursing culture that drives the highest quality, safest care, while delivering on an exceptional patient, provider, and associate experience. This culture is defined by one that is collaborative, decisive, accountable, and patient/provider focused;
• Builds strong physician and staff relations by being visible, engaged, and intentional about developing trust and establishing credibility;
• Focused on associate engagement and retention by executing initiatives designed to reduce turnover and increase retention;
• Collaborates with Ascension leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies and procedures;
• Develops and implements programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization;
• At a market level, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare;
• Assures continuity and consistency of nursing care standards and practice;
• Collaboratively develops and implements Ascension nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives;
• Provides feedback, coaching, development, and performance reporting to nursing staff;
• Embraces a matrix-reporting organization;
• Implements, monitors, and adjusts nursing department operations to ensure compliance with established standards;
• Using a high level of financial acumen, oversees productivity, operations, budget, and financial targets;
• Keeps current on innovative concepts, practices, and procedures in nursing;
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;
• Provides consultation on complex projects and considered to be the top-level nursing contributor/specialist.

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What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred.
• Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.