Job Description

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital offering a range of healthcare services including emergency services, accredited chest pain and heart failure programs, neurology and neurosurgery, outpatient imaging, a nationally accredited surgical weight loss program, total joint program, spine program and stroke center (distinguished by Joint Commission with Gold Seal designations), robotic surgery, GI lab, a free-standing women’s center, women’s imaging center of excellence (including 3D mammography), inpatient rehabilitation facility, wound care center and five urgent care facilities.

NMC also has three ambulatory surgery centers and affiliated medical practices, including Northwest Allied Physicians offering primary care and a wide range of specialists, Northwest Cardiology, The Heart Center of Southern Arizona and Northwest Heart & Vascular.

As part of the CNO Development Program, this position will require relocation outside of Tucson, AZ within an acceptable timeframe for promotion/transfer.

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and administering nursing services management activities under the direction of the CNO. Organizes and administers specific departments of Patient Care Services to attain the objectives as established by the CNO and hospital administration. Coordinate and administer the nursing staffing and scheduling systems. Develops skills and knowledge necessary to advance to a Chief Nursing Officer position at another network hospital.

Essential Functions

Assists the Chief Nursing Officer in providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that improve hospital safety, patient satisfaction, quality of care, financial and employee retention metrics. Assists the CNO in establishing standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing services. Develops organizational patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated. Assists the CNO in developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs. Assists the CNO in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs. Assist the CNO in maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations. Analyzes clinical areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities. Assists in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue. Partners with physicians who use or will use the hospital. Creates an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees. Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families and employees. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices. Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action. May represent nursing services in designing and providing patient care and services. Represents the hospital at medical staff meetings, hospital board of director meetings, community meetings and patient visits as well as requested. Develops business acumen, leadership, hospital operations and clinical knowledge necessary to advance to the CNO level. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required and Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration or similar field required or Must possess both an Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution AND a Master’s degree in Nursing required 5-7 years of nursing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. In-depth knowledge of nursing best practices, regulatory standards, and clinical guidelines. Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and make decisions under pressure. High level of proficiency with healthcare software and information systems (e.g., EHR, patient management systems). Commitment to continuous professional development and fostering a learning culture within the nursing team.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required