Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Job Description

Job Description

CNO Opening – Colorado Springs

Position Requirements:

• Current RN licensure appropriate to state regulations ( unrestricted)

• BLS certification (ACLS Preferred)

• CRRN certification to be obtained within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements to site for the examination.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advance degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required unless higher degree required by state.

• Five years’ experience in inpatient hospital experience

• Two years recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience with responsibilities include such as 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, and conducting disciplinary action.

Additional Details:

· Position reports to the CEO and sits on the leadership team

· Hospital is 64 beds; ADC is 45-55

· Direct reports: total of 48-50

· Departments that report to CNO: RN’s, RNT’s, education/infection prevention, wound care, dialysis, scheduling, Respiratory Therapy and dietary

· Nurse ratio: 1:8

· Comp: up to 135 -145k, possible wiggle room, plus bonus program.