Regional Chief Nursing Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION Details Department: Nursing Administration Location: Remote with up to 70% travel Eligible for an annual bonus incentive Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Oversee and provide leadership to the nursing organization. Ensure regional markets align to the nursing ministry-wide function standards for the dynamic plan. Provide leadership, guidance and input regarding development and implementation of scope and standards of nursing practice in alignment with American Nurses Association (ANA), American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), and nursing professional society recommendations. Provide input into the development and oversight of the implementation of policies, procedures, quality initiatives for patient experience, nursing engagement, patient throughput and staffing/productivity. Drive the use of nursing leadership evidence-based practices and accountability for nurse retention and well-being. Support and partner with staff regarding system-wide regulatory activities including pro-active mock surveys. Support regional teams in the event of citation response and clinical professional development for respective regions in conjunction with nursing professional societies/organizations. Foster the use of the Employee Benefits Program (EBP) related to nurse-driven indicators, as well as other clinically relevant opportunities identified with our Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) partners. Provide feedback from stakeholders, career coaching, career laddering, performance-based evaluations, alternative care models, and alignment with higher education institutions. Drive activities and implementations to improve associate recruitment and retention results in support of the mission of the organization. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Master's degree required. Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple hospital campuses or managing a single large hospital with 500+ beds, with proven ability to lead complex, high-volume operations within a highly matrixed organization Doctorate preferred Why Join Our Team Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. 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• Oversee and provide leadership to the nursing organization.
• Ensure regional markets align to the nursing ministry-wide function standards for the dynamic plan.
• Provide leadership, guidance and input regarding development and implementation of scope and standards of nursing practice in alignment with American Nurses Association (ANA), American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), and nursing professional society recommendations.
• Provide input into the development and oversight of the implementation of policies, procedures, quality initiatives for patient experience, nursing engagement, patient throughput and staffing/productivity.
• Drive the use of nursing leadership evidence-based practices and accountability for nurse retention and well-being.
• Support and partner with staff regarding system-wide regulatory activities including pro-active mock surveys.
• Support regional teams in the event of citation response and clinical professional development for respective regions in conjunction with nursing professional societies/organizations.
• Foster the use of the Employee Benefits Program (EBP) related to nurse-driven indicators, as well as other clinically relevant opportunities identified with our Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) partners.
• Provide feedback from stakeholders, career coaching, career laddering, performance-based evaluations, alternative care models, and alignment with higher education institutions.
• Drive activities and implementations to improve associate recruitment and retention results in support of the mission of the organization.

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Master's degree required.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.