Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Bronson Methodist Hospital provides strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing and patient care services in a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated facility of approximately 434 beds. The CNO ensures nursing excellence, promotes patient safety and quality outcomes, and leads a large and diverse nursing workforce. The role partners with executive peers, medical staff, and external stakeholders to advance Bronson’s mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Develop and implement nursing strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and community health needs.
- Anticipate trends in healthcare delivery, regulatory environment, and patient demographics; position nursing services proactively.
- Lead nursing participation in hospital-wide strategic initiatives (e.g., population health, digital transformation).
2. Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee nursing quality metrics (e.g., patient outcomes, HAI rates, readmissions, patient satisfaction).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, TJC) and maintain Magnet standards.
- Implement continuous improvement processes and root-cause analyses for sentinel events.
3. Magnet Program Leadership
- Lead Magnet re-designation efforts; sustain Magnet culture through shared governance, evidence-based practice, and professional development.
- Facilitate coordination between nursing councils, research initiatives, and clinical practice improvements.
- Engage nursing staff at all levels in Magnet-related projects and metrics monitoring.
4. Workforce Planning & Talent Development
- Design and execute workforce strategies to recruit, onboard, and retain nursing staff, including international recruitment and new graduate programs.
- Develop leadership pipelines and mentorship programs; succession planning for nursing leadership positions.
- Partner with HR and educational institutions for nursing education partnerships.
5. Operational & Financial Management
- Oversee nursing budget, resource allocation, staffing models, and productivity metrics.
- Collaborate with Finance to optimize cost-effective care delivery while preserving nursing excellence.
- Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency (e.g., staffing algorithms, throughput improvements).
6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with Medical Staff leadership, Quality, Operations, Finance, and external agencies to align nursing priorities.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient flow, clinical outcomes, and patient experience.
- Represent nursing in system-level committees and community health forums.
7. Innovation & Technology Integration
- Champion nursing-led innovation (e.g., telehealth, remote monitoring, predictive staffing analytics).
- Evaluate and implement technology to enhance nursing workflows, patient safety, and satisfaction.
- Promote a culture that encourages experimentation, pilot testing, and rapid-cycle improvement.
8. Crisis & Surge Management
- Lead nursing preparedness for trauma surges, disasters, pandemics, and other crises.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans, staff training, and mental health support structures.
- Ensure continuity of care under high-stress conditions with focus on staff well-being.
9. Performance Measurement & Reporting
- Establish dashboards and scorecards for nursing performance, engagement, and financial metrics.
- Report to executive leadership and Board on nursing outcomes, workforce status, and strategic initiatives.
- Use data to drive decision-making and accountability across nursing services.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education & Licensure: Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field; DNP preferred. Active RN licensure in Michigan (or ability to obtain).
- Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of progressive nursing leadership, including CNO or equivalent role in an acute care hospital. Experience in Level I or Level II trauma center operations and Magnet-designated facilities is required. Proven track record in quality improvement, budget management, and strategic initiatives.
- Skills & Competencies: Demonstrated strengths in the Korn Ferry competencies listed below (Strategic Mindset, Ensures Accountability, Drives Results, etc.). Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead large, diverse teams and drive culture change in a high-acuity environment.
- Personal Attributes: Visionary leader with collaborative style, resilience under pressure, and passion for nursing excellence and patient-centered care. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing workforce and practice.
Korn Ferry Leadership Competency Profile
- Strategic Mindset: Envisions future of nursing in evolving healthcare landscape; aligns nursing strategy with organizational mission and community health priorities.
- Ensures Accountability: Establishes clear expectations and monitors progress on nursing goals and quality metrics; holds self and teams responsible for outcomes.
- Drives Results: Sets ambitious targets for patient safety, quality, and operational performance; implements initiatives with measurable impact.
- Develops Talent: Creates structured leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and succession plans to ensure robust nursing leadership pipeline.
- Builds Effective Teams: Fosters interdisciplinary teamwork, collaborative decision-making, and cohesive nursing units.
- Drives Engagement: Cultivates a culture where nurses feel empowered, valued, and heard through shared governance and continuous feedback loops.
- Communicates Effectively: Uses clear, transparent communication strategies for diverse audiences (frontline staff, executives, board, community); actively listens and responds.
- Cultivates Innovation: Encourages evidence-based practice innovations, pilot testing of new care models, and adoption of technology to improve nursing care.
- Manages Ambiguity: Leads decisively in uncertain or rapidly changing situations (e.g., trauma surges, regulatory shifts); remains calm and adaptive.
- Balances Stakeholders: Negotiates and aligns competing priorities (quality vs. cost vs. staff workload; system initiatives vs. local needs) to achieve balanced outcomes.
- Ensures Decision Quality: Utilizes data analytics, engages key stakeholders, and applies critical thinking to make sound decisions for nursing services.
- Resilient Leadership: Demonstrates personal resilience, supports staff well-being, and builds organizational capacity to withstand and recover from challenging events.
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