CHIEF NURSING OFFICER - CNO - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with afterhours flexibility
Department: Nursing Administration
Compensation: $192,836.00 to $299,644.00 Annually

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is proud to introduce a newly created Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) role as part of our innovative TRIAD leadership model. In this dynamic position, the CNO will collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic oversight and leadership for inpatient nursing services at University Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. Reporting directly to the System Chief Nursing Executive, this role will spearhead initiatives to enhance operational performance, elevate patient care standards, and support the professional growth of nursing leaders.

As CNO, you will play a pivotal role in advancing MU Health Care's journey toward Magnet designation, contributing to a culture of nursing excellence and continuous improvement. With a focus on elevating the professional practice of nursing utilizing high reliability science, the CNO will guide nursing policies, resource allocation, and performance metrics to ensure exceptional outcomes for patients and employees alike. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, inspire change, and shape the future of nursing within a world-class academic healthcare system.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced and visionary nursing leader who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You bring a strong background in academic medical centers or large tertiary teaching hospitals, with demonstrated expertise in Lean strategies and evidence-based practice.. Whether you are currently a Director of Nursing, Associate CNO, or an established CNO, your leadership will be instrumental in guiding our nursing teams toward achieving Magnet designation..

You excel in fostering professional growth, building high-performing teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance patient and employee satisfaction. Your commitment to clinical excellence, paired with your ability to navigate complex operational challenges, will set you apart. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact at the forefront of healthcare innovation and leadership, we invite you to join MU Health Care in this transformative role.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

* Provides visionary leadership to the nursing staff and ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Assists in development and deployment of nursing policies, standards, and practices across the Health Care System while receiving direction from the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), MU Health Care.

* Collaborates with the CNE and hospital leadership to develop and execute nursing and patient care strategies in alignment with MUHC's mission and goals. Partners with HR Recruitment to optimize the recruitment of nurses. Partners with HR Education to foster an environment of ongoing learning and skill development.

* Promotes a culture of clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in nursing care and patient outcomes. Partners with leadership to continuously improve performance in the areas of patient and employee satisfaction, engagement, and clinical outcomes.

* Champions patient safety initiatives and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to nursing and patient care services.

* Oversees the allocation of nursing resources, including staffing, budgets, and equipment, to ensure efficient and effective operations.

* Fosters professional growth and development of nursing staff through mentorship, education, and career advancement opportunities. Provides overall coordination for shared governance in nursing including direct, shared management of assigned Directors of Nursing.

* Collaborates with other departments, healthcare providers, and community partners to enhance patient care, support research, and drive community health initiatives.

* Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess nursing department performance and develop strategies for improvement.

* Leads efforts to continually assess and improve the quality of care provided, including participation in quality improvement projects and initiatives.

* Partners with medical staff and other leaders, involving them with planning and strategy as appropriate.

* Serves on and participates in appropriate administrative committees. Participate in hospital, medical staff, campus and community activities and educational programs.

* Maintains accessibility and visibility to all customers, including patients, physicians, and employees.

* Significant leadership skills and abilities, including the ability to influence program development, quality initiatives, fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and patient and employee satisfaction.

* Ability to work with physicians, educators, staff, and others in a team-oriented approach to achieve results.

Have executive-level presence, integrity, work ethic, tenacity, and a leadership style that is independent in approach, but strong in teamwork.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

* Master's degree in health administration, business administration, or a related field.

* Ten (10) years of progressively responsible RN experience in healthcare operations at the management level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience in an academic medical center or large tertiary teaching hospital.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.