_Physicians Regional Healthcare System's three Naples hospitals provide quality care to the Naples and the greater Southwest Florida community with the objective of offering more options and improved access to healthcare for all citizens and visitors._ _Our three Naples hospitals and more than 300 physicians are recognized within their fields, offering advanced medical care in more than 45 specialties and subspecialties, including programs in cardiology, vascular disease, digestive diseases, research, orthopaedic care, spine care, neurosurgery and women's services._ _Physicians Regional

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• Job Summary
• The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for overseeing all nursing operations at the facility, ensuring the highest quality of patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the CNO collaborates with hospital leaders, department heads, and clinical teams to implement nursing strategies that align with the facility's mission and values. The CNO is also responsible for driving patient care initiatives, managing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Essential Functions
• + Provides leadership and direction for all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.

+ Develops and implements nursing policies, procedures, and programs to support patient care and operational goals. + Oversees the recruitment, development, and retention of nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels and fostering a positive work environment. + Collaborates with the senior leadership team and department heads to develop strategies that promote the hospital's mission and improve patient care outcomes. + Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and internal policies related to nursing care and patient safety. + Monitors nursing performance metrics and quality indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. + Provides guidance and mentorship to nursing managers and department heads, fostering leadership development and continuous improvement. + Leads efforts to improve patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical outcomes by promoting evidence-based practices and continuous education for nursing staff. + Manages nursing budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising the quality of care. + Participates in strategic planning, decision-making, and policy development as a member of the hospital's executive team. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards.

• Qualifications
• + Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field required + Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior nursing leadership role, such as CNO or Director of Nursing in a hospital or healthcare facility required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• + Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to lead nursing teams and improve patient care outcomes.

+ Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and accreditation processes. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders. + Financial acumen, with experience in managing nursing budgets, staffing, and resource allocation. + Ability to implement evidence-based practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement in nursing care.

• Licenses and Certifications
• + RN
• Registered Nurse
• State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure requiredEqual Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.