CNO - BH

Position Summary: 

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the development, organization, provision, and evaluation of all nursing functions within the facility with 24/7 responsibility for those functions.  They utilizes sound patient care standards and recognized nursing standards of practice in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and models of nursing care.  Leadership is provided with consideration of the organization as a whole; promoting an atmosphere of respect and encouragement for professional growth for all nursing staff members.   The Chief Nursing Officer collaborates with other facility leaders on all matters relevant to the delivery of quality patient care services and continually assesses the utilization of the collaborative process among the nursing staff at all levels and other disciplines/departments to ensure organized, comprehensive, efficient, and effective client/resident care. 

Must have a Registered Nursing Degree, MSN preferred. Must have 3 years of work related experience, 8 preferred. 

Understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.

The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and complex information.

The ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, to a variety of stakeholders including patients, family members, Executives, co-workers, and Department Supervisors.

Collaborates with Senior Leadership to plan, develop, implement, direct, monitor and evaluate patient care and nursing practice standards that are high quality, compliant, organized, comprehensive, efficient and effective. Assures compliance with all local, Colorado, federal, regulatory and accreditation agencies as it relates to patient care and nursing processes.

Responsible for assuring appropriate staffing levels and personnel scheduling, in accordance with daily census and within budgetary guidelines.  Collaborates with the CEO and CFO to develop the annual budget for all nursing functions and recommends allocations for nursing care needs in Human Resources, Equipment and Supplies, Recruitment and Retention and Professional Development.

Develops and achieves departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the overall strategic plan of facility. Conducts performance appraisals and administers corrective action and/or performance improvement plans, in a timely manner, when warranted, and in accordance with policy and procedure.

Guides and mentors, the development and professional growth needs of both the department and the individual staff. Effectively manages workload and delegates appropriately, when warranted.

Designs, implements and retains essential patient records and reports in accordance with local, Colorado and federal regulations. Continuously pursues up-to-date knowledge, practice and trends in the nursing profession.

Coordinates and provides oversight of all nursing student clinical rotations. Demonstrates commitment to promoting high quality customer service, providing solution-focused answers to problems, and ensures continuous quality improvement. Meets all annual competency requirements as assigned per department standards, including age-specific growth and development competencies.

Advises the Intake Department clinically on the assignment of admission, considering the complexity of patient needs, the competency and knowledge level of current personnel, the level of safety for the treatment population, infection control and geographical proximity to resources.

Participates as a member of the Governing Body and effectively communicates with Board Members, the community, other governmental entities and stakeholders. Directs the clinical Performance Improvement programs in compliance with Joint Commission standards. Attends and participates in the Performance Improvement Committee and reports on PI monitoring and corrective action.

Coordinates and monitors pharmacy and laboratory services, as needed.

Collaborates with nursing leaders and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of recognition of excellence and/or expertise in nursing care delivery. Attends and participates in all assigned meetings.

Fulfills the duties of Administrator on Call, providing after hours, on-call coverage for administration, as assigned per the rotating Administrator On-Call schedule.

Reports all safety concerns upon discovery to a supervisor, Loss Control Coordinator, Maintenance and/or Environment of Care (EOC) Committee member. Completes accurate and timely documentation for every patient interaction.

Abides by the Hospital’s Safety policies. If injured, complete Employee Accident Report and submit it to the Loss Control Coordinator by the end of the shift worked, and no later than 24 hours after the injury occurred and abides by the Return to Work/Light Duty Program guidelines. If it is a work-related injury and it results in a back injury, completes Back Injury Prevention Training with the Staff Development Coordinator.

Other duties as assigned