CNO/COO

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNO/COO is responsible for the direction of nursing and other patient care services as assigned and carries ultimate nursing authority and responsibility for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing/patient care programs, performance improvement activities, infection control initiative, and hospital-wide planning and regulatory compliance activities. The CNO/COO exercises final authority over those associated with providing nursing and clinical patient care, treatment, and services. The CNO/COO has the authority to speak on behalf of nursing and ancillary areas to the same extent that other hospital leaders speak for their respective disciplines or departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Master of Science in Nursing Service Administration recommended.
• Five years of nursing and clinical experience, including satisfactory experience as a nurse supervisor or instructor in nursing education during which executive ability is shown and necessary general characteristics exhibited.
• A current Louisiana license is required.
• Has responsibility for preparation and control of budget for the entire Patient Care Service Department.
• Assists with the administrative functions of Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
• Keeps informed of trends and reform in the health care field through professional activities, continuing education, and journals. To be constantly alert for ways and means of doing things better or more efficiently.

Steward Health Care complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.