Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Administration Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to provide strategic leadership and be the senior executive responsible for all nursing and designated patient care functions and services. The successful candidate will be accountable for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice at the facility level, ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care. This role requires a professional registered nurse with an active and current license, an academic degree in nursing, and a postgraduate degree or a written plan to obtain one. The Chief Nursing Officer will also be responsible for the competency of clinical staff, resource management, and representing nursing concerns at the governing board and medical staff leadership meetings. Applicants for the Chief Nursing Officer position at the company must have at least 5 years' of progressive management experience in a facility environment, with a minimum of 2 years' in a previous leadership or administrative role. The role demands a leader with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability, and operational expertise. The ideal candidate will be a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing, with a track record of success in staff recruitment, retention, and development. The Chief Nursing Officer will also be expected to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to take the lead in promoting optimal patient care outcomes, safety, and satisfaction for patients, physicians, and employees.

Hiring Company

St Francis Hospital