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Position Overview: UCLA Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence at UCLA West Valley Medical Center. The CNO will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice, patient care, and operational efficiency, aligned with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Administration’s Scope of Standards and our professional practice model. This role is central to our mission of delivering leading-edge patient care, education, and research while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
About UCLA West Valley Medical Center: UCLA West Valley Medical Center, now owned and operated by UCLA Health, serves the San Fernando Valley community with compassion and expertise. Our state-of-the-art facility offers a range of services, including orthopedic surgery, gastrointestinal care, and critical care, many of which are nationally ranked. As an advanced stroke center and the first accredited chest pain center in Los Angeles County, we are committed to delivering "quality care, close to home."
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Provide strategic leadership for nursing practice and patient care, collaborating with the executive team to develop and implement strategies that promote excellence in patient care and regulatory compliance.
- Clinical & Operational Oversight: Lead through subordinate managers and oversee critical programs that impact the health system, ensuring the highest standards of care and operational efficiency.
- Relationship Building: Foster collaborative relationships with physicians, staff, and the community. Represent nursing in strategic planning, quality initiatives, and community engagement.
- Innovation & Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing evidence-based practices, outcome measurement, and research to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and care delivery.
- Professional Development: Mentor future nurse leaders, promote professional accountability, and ensure the development of a qualified nursing workforce.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Active RN License in the State of California.
- Certification: Nurse Executive Advanced – Board Certified preferred.
- Education: BSN and/or master’s degree in nursing or a related field. Doctorate in Nursing or equivalent preferred.
- Experience: Progressive nursing administration experience with at least 5 years in an academic medical center with high-level organizational responsibility.
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