Chief Nursing Executive

This position is located in the Department of Behavioral Health, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The incumbent of the position is responsible for providing guidance, leadership, and direction for all professional nurses and paraprofessional nursing staff in Saint Elizabeths Hospital within the framework of established psychiatric, medical, and administrative policies and procedures. This includes the responsibility for planning, development, implementation, coordination, review, and evaluation of all nursing service and nursing related training programs. The incumbent of the position is also responsible for the Hospital Infection Control Program and the Hospital Workforce Training and Staff Development Program.

The incumbent reports to the Chief Executive Officer in the fulfillment of overall duties and responsivities. As a senior manager, the incumbent independently carries out responsibilities as the chief Nursing Executive for the hospital and keeps key officials informed of options and alternatives. Work is reviewed in terms of progress towards overall goals and objectives and compliance with CMS certification requirements and JCAHO.

Serves as expert manager for Saint Elizabeths Hospital with authority to speak for the CEO on all aspects of the delivery of quality nursing care activities within the Hospital. Provides consultation to the CEO and Senior Clinical Leadership on all aspects of nursing practice, nursing practice, nursing standards, and policies regarding nursing issues.