Chief Nursing Officer; CNO - to Forrest , AR

Please note relocation is required for this role to:
Forrest City, AR

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Full-Time Position
Forrest City Medical Center (Forrest City, Arkansas)
Relocation Package Available

As a member of the hospital’s leadership team at Forrest City Medical Center, the CNO will participate in functional decision‑making processes necessary to support the hospital's mission. This position will provide leadership and support to the nursing team while maintaining the necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations. In addition, the CNO will maintain an awareness of changes in clinical healthcare matters that could impact the success of the hospital.

We are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Apply today!

• Responsible for the administrative aspects of leading the department/team to include budgeting, time approvals, staff evaluations and expense approvals
• Represent nursing services at all meetings including medical staff and hospital board of director meetings
• Establish standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing services
• Participate with leaders in designing and providing patient care services to prevent complications, promote improvement and patient comfort and wellness
• Develop organizational patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated
• Provide leadership to nursing staff that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital
• Maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations
• Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital
• Assisting in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue
• Creating an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employee
• Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution and master's degree in related field are required
• 10+ years of previous experience clinical experience to include nursing leadership experience
• Must have a license to practice professional nursing in the state of Arkansas
• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patient, guest, physicians, and other employees

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Student loan repayment program.