Chief Nursing Officer

Company: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is ranked in the top 3 percent of U.S. hospitals and is ranked the No. 2 hospital in all of Ohio. Our physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff members have not only made us the best hospital in Columbus for 24 years and counting, but also one of the finest health systems in the country. We are nationally ranked in 8 specialties, and with 23,000 employees already, we still have room for more on our team.Position DescriptionThe Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) is responsible for the practice of nursing at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (James) by ensuring consistency in the standard of nursing practice across the clinical settings. As a member of the James senior leadership team, the CNO supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community. The CNO leads quality, safety, and innovation initiatives in partnership with the Hospital Executive Directors. The Chief Nurse Officer ensures the vision, strategic direction, and the advancement of the profession of Nursing at the James under the direction of the Executive Director, Patient Services. The Chief Nurse Officer ensures the continued advancement of the nursing profession throughout the health system. This position is responsible for driving the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with health system executive directors to deliver excellent patient care. The role will include responsibility for performance improvement, program management, business operations, budgets, resource utilization, financial stewardship, and maintenance of the professional contract with the Ohio State University Nursing Organization (OSUNO). The Chief Nurse will lead the overall operations in nursing which includes oversight, support and advocacy for nursing quality, patient safety, nurse engagement, physician collaboration, and service excellence.RequirementsMaster's degree in Nursing required. Doctorate or advanced degree in health-related field (e.g., health services, public health, nursing, business or health administration) preferred. Minimum ten years of administrative responsibility within a complex academic health care organization and with progressive experience in nursing leadership roles. Current Ohio RN license required.The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status

Keywords: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-, Columbus , Chief Nursing Officer, Executive , Columbus, Ohio