Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Lima Memorial Health System – Lima, Ohio
About This Position
Job Summary: Under the direction of the President & COO and functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, and policies and procedures, the Vice President/CNO is responsible for the division of nursing services and other patient care related departments at Lima Memorial Health System and for the coordination of all nursing activities provided by the Health System. Collaborates with other Health System vice presidents, president and the chief executive officer in formulating objectives and plans for the delivery of healthcare services of the Health System. The VP/CNO is responsible for setting objectives and for directing the nursing services division pursuant to LMHS’ policies. As a key member of the Executive team, the VP/CNO takes an active role in LMHS’ strategic planning, policy development and problem solving that enables the organization to meet its quality, patient & family experience, safety and financial goals as well as elevate associate and physician engagement.
Education: Completion of an accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) School and a BSN or business-related Bachelor’s degree required. MSN or business-related Masters preferred or must be obtained within three (3) years of date of hire.
Licensure/Certification: Current valid unrestricted Ohio RN license is required.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of acute care nursing experience and a minimum of five (5) years of recent nursing leadership experience required.
Skills:
1. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, including strong positive written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, and team building.
2. Demonstrated experience in successful large project management and service line development.
3. Demonstrated success in operational/capital budgeting.
3. Evidence of process improvement/innovation and advanced problem solving through critical and creative thinking, analytical ability, persuasion through consensus building and system management.
4. A passion for patient care making significant improvements.