Chief Nursing Officer

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

Chief Nursing Officer

As the VP, Chief Nursing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing practice system wide within our organization. You will provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction for nursing operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a team of dedicated nursing professionals while driving innovation and excellence in nursing practice.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practice, quality of care, and patient outcomes. Collaborate with executive leadership to align nursing goals with organizational objectives.
• Clinical Excellence: Promote evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement across all nursing departments. Monitor and evaluate nursing performance metrics to ensure adherence to standards of care.
• Financial Acumen: Demonstrate strong financial acumen to manage nursing budgets effectively and optimize resource allocation.
• Staff Development: Foster a culture of professional growth and development among nursing staff. Provide mentorship, coaching, and educational opportunities to enhance clinical competency and leadership skills. Drive a culture of accountability and results, setting clear performance expectations and metrics for nursing staff.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the executive team and healthcare providers to optimize patient care delivery, improve interdisciplinary communication, and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and licensure regulations governing nursing practice. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Master's Degree required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing administration, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an ACNO or CNO
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) competencies.
• NY State Professional Registered Nurse License or ability to obtain.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• History of engagement with AONE and other national professional organizations is preferred.
• History of research/publication in nursing practice and related fields preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• In writing an ADA compliant job description, please work with your HRBP or TA Partner to complete a physical demands analysis using the associated ADA Compliant language guide and considering:
• Purpose and Essential Functions
• Physical / Sensory / Cognitive Needs
• Critical Weights and Measures
• Environment Exposures
• Physical Expectations of the Role
• Time Allocation / Frequency of Tasks
  

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite
• Travel 10% as needed
  
  

Compensation Disclosure

• $295,000 to $362,000 per year
  
  

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

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