Senior Nursing Officer

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a full-time Senior Nursing Officer. The SNO has administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the nurse's practice area or reporting relationship. Directs hospital nursing activities within the context of hospital policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the operations of the inpatient and out-patient nursing units and other defined ancillary departments and is responsible for the quality assessment, implementation, coordination and evaluation and standardization of system wide inpatient care.Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that serves rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties. Caring for the community since 1900, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center prides itself on providing safe, high quality, compassionate care. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home when every minute matters. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, Conemaugh Nason is leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients. Conemaugh Nason is also a member of the Conemaugh Health System, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. Conemaugh Health System serves more than a half-million patients each year through the Nason Physician Group, Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of four hospitals, specialty clinics and patient-focused programs.Essential Functions:Ensurescontinuousandtimelynursingservicestopatients.Ensuresnursingstandards,practices,policies,andprocedures,inaccordancewithallapplicablelaws,regulatoryand accreditation requirements are consistent with current research findings and national professional standards.DirectsnursingservicePerformanceImprovementactivities. Sustain regulatory compliance/survey readiness CMS/TJC.Actively participates in hospital leadership functions.Collaborateswithhospitalleaderstodesignandprovidepatientcareandservices,includingavailabilityofsufficient, qualified nursing staff.

Develops,presents,andmanagesbudgetfornursingservices.GeneralResponsibilities:Develops, directs, implements nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards, and a nurse staffing plan.Develops,implements,andadministersnursingservicesbudgetandexpensecontrolsystem.Organizes,directs,andsupervisesdailynursingservicetoassureadequatehospitalcoverageandqualitycare.Partners/collaborates with hospital-based and contracted physicians/allied health providers.Recruits,interviews,evaluates,andhiresqualifiedpersonneltomeetpatient'sneeds.Participatesinthedevelopment, implementation and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation ofservices rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits, and counsel with hospital staff.Maintainscommunicationswithmedicalandadministrativestaffthroughparticipationinregularlyscheduledstaff meeting and involvement onhospital medical services committees.Evaluateslongandshort-rangeequipmentandsupplyrequirementsfornursingcarebyforecastingservicelevels andquantity of materials on hand.Directs, plans, and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.Recommendsandparticipatesindevelopmentofnewpatientcareprogramsforexpansionofnursingcareservices. Organizational Expectations:Service:Strivestomeetexpectations/needsofcustomers;respondstoconcernswithsenseofurgency; seeks win-win solutions for unreasonable patient/customer expectations.Quality/Ethics/Integrity:Seeksopportunitiesforimprovement;preventssmallproblemsfrombecominglarge ones; pays attention to detail; follows instructions and protocol/procedures; adheres to company code of conduct; maintains integrity in all aspects of his/her work.Relationships:Buildseffectiveworkingrelationships;findsandprovidesinformationtoclarifysituations; expandsonoriginalideas;contributesownideas;placeshighpriorityonotherteammembers’goals;gainsteam agreement to support ideas; clearly explains rationale behind ideas/goals; demonstrates sensitivity to differing cultural views and needs; meets attendance and punctuality requirements.Adaptability:Seeks to understand changes in work tasks/processes; actively seeks information about new tasks/processes;treatschangeandnewtasks/processesasopportunitiesforlearningandpersonalgrowth;speaks positively about changes to others; quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with change.Providesapositiveandprofessionalrepresentationoftheorganization.Promotescultureofsafetyforpatientsandemployeesthroughproperidentification,reporting, documentation, and prevention.Maintainshospitalstandardsforacleanandquietpatientenvironmenttomaintainapositivepatientcareexperience.Maintainscompetencyandknowledgeofcurrentstandardsofpractice,trends,anddevelopmentsinrelated scope of job role or practice.Adherestoinfection-controlpoliciesandprotocols,medicationadministrationandstorageprocedures,and controlled substance regulations.Participatesinongoingqualityimprovementactivities.Maintainscompliancewithorganization’spolicies,aswellasestablishedpractices,protocols,and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.Complieswithorganizationalandregulatorypoliciesforhandlingconfidentialpatientinformation.Demonstratesexcellentcustomerservicethroughhis/herattitudeandactions,consistentwiththestandards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.Adherestoprofessionalstandards,hospitalpoliciesandprocedures,federal,state,andlocalrequirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.Job Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor Of Nursing in Science is required.MinimumWorkExperience:

3-5years’experienceata nursingdirectorlevelorgreater is required.RequiredLicenses:

Current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MLS) from compact member states/territories required.RequiredSkills:Requiresa high level ofcriticalthinkingskills,decisivejudgment,strong communication skills,andtheabilitytoworkwithminimalsupervision. Mustbeableto work in a fast paced, stressful environment, evaluate situations and take appropriate action.Knowledgeofnursingprinciples,theories,andpracticestandardswithverbalinterpersonalandquantitativeskills.Competitive wage, benefits package, 401K, PTO, and onsite occupational health!/LifePointHospitalsandallourfacilitiesarecommittedtoprovidingEqualEmploymentOpportunityforallapplicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Thisjobdescriptioninnowaystatesorimpliesthatthekeyaccountabilitiesabovearetheonlyonesbeingperformed by the individual(s) with this job description. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his or her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or company objectives./Job: Nursing Management Organization: Nason Medical Center Title: Senior Nursing Officer Location: Pennsylvania-Roaring Spring Requisition ID: 7466-1514