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Position Summary
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for oversight of the
daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department
to ensure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to
attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being, in accordance with their comprehensive plan of
care. Ensures that the nursing departments philosophy and objectives
incorporate evidence-based practice in providing high quality care and
quality of life to each resident. Serves as an advocate for the
residents and staff under his/her direction. Fosters high standards of
resident care through the provision and promotion of diligent
orientation and continuing education efforts, adequate levels of nursing
personnel, properly prepared nursing supervisors and managers, and
current policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with CEO, working
as the CEOs clinical partner.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be
cleared to work in the facility per each
states specific background check requirements prior to contact with
patients/residents.
Essential Functions
Assures nursing organizational structure supports clinical and
administrative standards and goals that will enable the facility to
achieve its mission, person-centered care, ongoing survey readiness
and regulatory compliance.
Implements facilitys systems, processes, and programs to achieve the
mission, goals and strategic plan for the facility.
Leads nursing team to ensure quality outcomes.
Oversees the staffing based upon census, acuity and budget. Assures
effective recruitment and retention plans exist, and participates in
their effective implementation.
Adheres to facilitys personnel policies and procedures, including
the facilitys Employee Handbook. Ensures performance evaluations for
nursing employees are completed in a timely manner.
Promotes effective working conditions, and positive employee
relations.
Participates in budget discussions and staffing composition
recommendations.
Participates in the facilitys quality assurance performance
improvement process by analyzing outcomes, identifying trends and
developing action plans. Ensure adherence to the plans of
correction. Be proactive in driving quality, person-centered care.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
Reviews prospective resident referrals to validate clinical services
can effectively be provided by the facility.
Manages adverse events, establish root cause, and plans to prevent
reoccurrences.
Assesses nursing department education needs and sets obtainable
goals to enable the center to provide more complex clinical services
that will broaden the facilitys referral base.
Participates and/or leads committees or workgroups as deemed
necessary and/or requested by Administration.
Communicates and collaborates with the Medical Director, attending
and consulting physicians, ancillary and service departments, and
contracted resources.
Supports an open-door policy for addressing resident, resident
representatives, providers, and staff concerns.
Participates in the selection, monitoring, evaluation, storage and
tracking of clinically related equipment and supply usage.
Assumes responsibilities and authority of operations in the short
term absence of the CEO.
Functions as the MDS coordinator for MDS completion and transmission
with the appropriate participation of health professionals, as
indicated.
Remains knowledgeable about the residents and their conditions
through mechanisms such as making daily rounds, discussion with
charge nurse, review of new orders/consultation reports, clinical
meetings, and promotion of person-centered care.
Promotes and evaluates resident and family satisfaction with nursing
services.
Advocates for and assists with smooth transitions of care from one
setting to another through effective communication and discharge
planning activities.
Promotes an environment where residents rights are protected and
residents are free from abuse and neglect.
Evaluates staff development needs for the nursing department.
Ensures clinical competency of all nursing staff. Collaborates with
the Director of Clinical Operations to develop and manage systems to
assure clinical competencies during the hiring process and annually.
Encourages ongoing professional organizations, and completing formal
academic programs.
Participates in employee recognition programs.
Communicates effectively, actively listens and functions effectively
as a part of the team.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set
out in the Companys Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures,
applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional
standards.
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