Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Position Overview:
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead our nursing departments. The CNO will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the strategic direction of our nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the nursing team.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) Tennessee license with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required. A master’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive acute-care nursing and leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing care.
- Proven track record of leading successful quality, safety, and patient experience improvement initiatives as well as achieving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship/team-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage and inspire others.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and develop innovative solutions as part of the problem-solving process.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Ethical integrity/character, ability to move quickly/make timely decisions and changes when necessary. Multitask/manage multiple competing priorities at the same time.
- Technology expertise in dealing with EHR and other tools for managing productivity and OR scheduling.
- Commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the nursing department and across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all nursing services within the organization.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborate with other members of the executive team to develop and execute strategic initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall patient experience.
- Oversee the recruitment, retention, and development of nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered across the organization, implementing quality and safety improvement initiatives as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, administration, and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Manage the nursing department budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of resources while maintaining high standards of care.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in nursing practice and healthcare delivery, incorporating innovative approaches into nursing services where appropriate.
- Represent the organization in professional nursing forums and associations, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the healthcare community.
- Serve as the leader for Incident Command, remaining calm under pressure and having experience with crisis management.
Company Overview:
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with approximately 2,100 employees across more than 30 locations and over 860 providers covering more than 60 specialties and subspecialties. The flagship hospital, Williamson Medical Center, now undergoing a historic $200 million expansion and renovation project, offers extensive services for both adult and pediatric patients.
Company Culture:
We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety – toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We’re looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling.
Location: Williamson Medical Center · WMC ADMINISTRATION
Schedule: Full Time, Days, M-F 8a-5p
