Chief Nursing Officer, Ardmore, OK

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Chief Nursing Officer participates as a member of the senior leadership team in influencing and establishing the Nursing organizational plans that support the implementation of strategic initiatives and operational goals and objectives. He/she develops and implements hospital wide plans to improve nursing care, treatment and services.

The CNO assumes an active leadership role with the hospitals governing body, senior leadership, medical staff, management, and other clinical leaders in the decision-making structure and process. He/she works collaboratively with the medical staff to develop and maintain effective relationships.

The CNO will participate in Ministry performance improvement initiatives and align local initiatives with the Ministry Nursing Strategic Plan. He/she will develop and implement ongoing programs to measure, analyze, and improve the quality of nursing care, treatment and services. The CNO directs the implementation of nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards, and a nurse staffing plan.

The CNO will perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Must be actively pursuing applicable Master's degree with completion of degree within 3 years.

Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of employment

Experience: 5 years of experience in a Nursing Leadership role

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Maste's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration or related field.

Certification/Registration: Nurse Executive Certification and/or FACHE

Other Skills and Knowledge:

Results oriented

Visible and approachable

Role models behaviors of professionalism

Ability to establish solid nurse/physician relationships

Embraces principles of change management

Excellent communication skills

Systems thinker

Quality driven and service focused

Visionary who will implement and execute strategies

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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