Region Chief Nursing Officer
The posted compensation range of $170.19 - $238.26 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
Responsibilities
The Region Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), ensuring excellence in nursing professional practice, clinical outcomes, service, and patient-centered care. Reporting to the Region President and partnering closely with the Regional CMO, the Region CNO leads regional clinical operations and implements CommonSpirit's strategic plan. Leveraging LEAN principles, the Region CNO drives improvements in patient outcomes, service satisfaction, financial performance, and resource utilization, creating a sustainable competitive advantage. This transformational leader fosters innovation, champions change, and proactively prepares the nursing staff for the evolving healthcare landscape, playing a critical role in achieving VMFH's strategic priorities and the national nursing strategy, while ensuring high-quality, safe, and financially sound care. All efforts align with CommonSpirit and VMFH's mission, vision, values, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements
- Nursing degree required. (If a graduate degree is not in nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.)
- Master’s or Post Graduate Degree required. Doctorate preferred.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Progressive leadership experience with a minimum of three (3) years’ as a CNO, preferably in a large, complex acute care facility.
Licensure/Certification
- Active and current registered nurse license.
- Compact nursing license required.
- Current certification in executive leadership is preferred.
Key Success Factors
Proven success in labor relations: Significant experience collaborating with and negotiating contracts, resolving grievances, and fostering positive relationships with labor unions.
Innovation and growth: A demonstrated ability to lead innovation, including experience with virtual nursing and developing creative growth opportunities.
Integrated health delivery expertise: Experience managing operations within integrated health delivery systems across the continuum of care in a competitive market.
Leadership and operational excellence: A multi-faceted operational leader with a proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Strategic growth and partnerships: Experience developing and scaling programs through strategic partnerships and integration initiatives.
Workforce optimization: Strategic approach to workforce planning and deployment to meet operational demands.
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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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