Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team as Chief Nursing Officer at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills.

The Chief Nursing Officer serves as the voice of hospital-based nursing practice reporting jointly to the hospital president and the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer- Beaumont Health. The chief nursing officer will work collaboratively with both the divisional and system leads for the organizational Centers of Excellence. This is an integral leadership position with oversight of all nursing areas for our Magnet designated hospital.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for nursing practice in all areas that employ nurses (including Advanced Practice RN’s) that are under the hospital license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Quality & Safety

• Partners with hospital and medical leadership to achieve the highest quality healthcare in a clinically and fiscally accountable manner.
• The CNO communicates with all nurses through multiple forums that may include rounding, drop- in meetings, open door policy, CNO Blog, Town Hall Meetings, and the Professional Nurse Council and matrix organizational structure.
• Accountable for the efficient delivery of all patient care services for Beaumont Hospitals by participating in the development, evaluation and utilization of cost­ effective, high quality nursing practices.
• Demonstrates and communicates commitment to performance improvement through systematic outcome monitoring of both administrative and clinical data effecting staffing and patient care.
• Develops and implements quality and utilization standards for patient care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, delivery of services that meet member needs, and the cost-effective utilization of necessary services.
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures comply with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of Health Plan contracts and governmental and accrediting agencies.
• Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness.
• Ensures a multidisciplinary performance improvement program for the nursing services.
• The Chief Nurse Executive establishes the vision for and provides leadership in the delivery of excellent patient care and in the achievement of a variety of hospital initiatives.
• Participates in decisions impacting the facility and operational performance.

1. Service

• Responsible for the strategic development, planning, and control of the delivery of patient care services and the vision for nursing within a facility.
• The CNO must exhibit compassion and work directly with patients, families, and staff to ensure that Beaumont is providing an exceptional hospital experience.
• In collaboration with medical staff and hospital leadership ensures a superior care experience and a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Communicates effectively as hospital's advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital and marketing services.

1. Financial

• In conjunction with hospital and medical leadership, determines the most cost­ effective and efficient levels of patient care clinically and operationally; implements such locally.
• Collaborates with hospital management team and the medical staff to develop the overall financial plan.
• Assures short and long-range financial goals are met by establishing and controlling the budgets.
• Assists managers in preparation of department operating and capital budgets based upon criteria supported by volume and expense projections, cost benefit analysis, operating processes and other relevant information.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce and control expenses as well as enhance revenues, recommends strategies to increase hospital efficiency in all areas of operations.

1. Growth

• Responsible for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care and to work collaboratively with the Centers of Excellence and Integration Councils to successfully achieve their objectives.
• Monitors and assesses trends, external environment and internal practices; makes recommendations to develop/adjust strategy to meet the changing business and market conditions.

1. People

• The Chief Nurse Executive is a key member of the executive team and administratively in charge of all nursing related functions.
• The CNO in a Magnet organization is a knowledgeable, transformational leader who develops a strong vision and well-articulated philosophy and builds trust with the nursing team through visibility.
• Ensures an annual performance review process for direct reports.
• Develops, coaches, and manages a staff dedicated to providing expertise and customer service.
• Establishes partnerships with hospital and medical leadership as well as system counterparts.
• Participates in developing the hospital's plan for the recruitment and retention of nursing resources to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of the patients.
• Champions efforts to improve operational effectiveness; assuring customer satisfaction, clinical excellence, physician and employee satisfaction; and in developing and implementing strategic initiatives.

1. Research & Education

• Ensures a professional development program which addresses the needs of clinical and management staff.
• Oversees direct patient care activities and clinical education and development.
• Establishes evidence-based standards of practice, both clinical and managerial, and ensuring Beaumont's ability to reliably meet those standards.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

1. Builds Trust

1. Creates and Communicates Clarity

1. Works Collaboratively and Fosters Teamwork

1. Builds a Cohesive Team

1. Utilizes Strategic Judgment

1. Cultivates a Service-Oriented Culture

1. Creates and Communicates Vision and Strategy

1. Leads Change and Innovation

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

1. Education / Training :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Care or Business Administration, or related field.
• DNP or PHD preferred.

1. Work Experience :

• Minimum of five (5) years progressive management/leadership experience.

1. Certification, Licensure, Registration :

• Current Michigan Registered Nurse License.

1. Other Qualifications :

• Must possess proven leadership, interpersonal skills and ability to motivate in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of nursing care and the strategies for examining and applying relevant concepts.
• Knowledge of current leadership, management, and quality/performance improvement concepts (including ISO guidelines) and the ability to participate in developing and implementing organizational strategies to address opportunities for improving the delivery of nursing care to patients.

• Must be familiar with both Magnet and Baldrige standards and criteria for certification. Ideal candidate will be able to successfully lead us through Magnet recertification and Baldrige certification.
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in leading a not-for-profit model nursing division of at least 250 beds or more.
• Must be able to multi-task and deliver quality care in a cost efficient-manner, able to recruit and retain quality providers and manage budgets goals.
• Must be an advocate for excellent relations with physician base and be a team player.
• Effective verbal and written communication, presentation, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage through change.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
• Significant leadership experience in regulatory surveys.
• Proven ability to deliver results for meeting organizational objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Physical Effort :

• Requires typical physical effort of executive/managerial positions with frequent meetings, extended periods working at a computer, and frequent local travel to get to and from meetings at different locations across the health system.

1. Work Environment :

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment with minimal exposure to hazards.

ABOUT US:

Serving the greater Farmington Hills area since 1965, this hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma hospital that serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet®-designated hospital for nursing excellence.

Our diverse and talented teams of professionals and clinicians don’t just share in the success of our system; they make it possible. Driven by our shared commitment to making our communities healthier and stronger, we are leading the way in health care innovation with relentless ambition and a belief that anything is possible when we work together.