Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.
VP of Patient Services Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Patient Services (CNO) position oversees the professional nursing practice in the provision of quality nursing care delivered at Wood County Hospital and its subsidiaries.
The position is responsible for the overall strategic direction and oversight of the quality of nursing practice and nursing training.
Performs all functions in accordance with healthcare standards, regulatory and accreditation bodies, and company objectives and policies.
JOB RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to hospital President/CEO.
Line responsibility for heads of all nursing departments including Perioperative Services, Medical/Surgical floors, Intensive Care, Obstetrics Emergency Department, Quality and Infection Control, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Respiratory Therapy/Sleep Lab, Pharmacy, Risk Management, Wound Care, Pain Management, Cardiac Rehab, Social Services, Case Management and CDI, Bariatrics, Wound Care.
Constant contact with hospital administration team.
Frequent contact with departments involved with nursing and patient care.
Ongoing contact with physicians, including committees and Med Exec Committee, members of the Board of Trustees, patients and families, volunteers, community organizations and departments with limited patient and nursing interaction.
JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation Required: MSN or equivalent Master's Degree (such as MHA, MS Health Care, MBA).
Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.License Required: Registered nurse in the state of Ohio by the time of hire.Experience Required: 5 years' experience in management at administrative level, leadership skills, use of theoretical concepts related to delivering nursing and patient care, and participation in developing and implementing policies and strategies for improving patient care.
Preferred: Previous CNO experience.Skills: Written, verbal, group process and interpersonal relationship and communication skills for meeting with a variety of community and hospital members; basic ability to work with computers and budgeting concepts; understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations that affect nursing and the delivery of patient care.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSIn an 8-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time): [ ] 0-2 [x] 2-4 [ ] 4-6 [ ] 6-8In an 8-hour workday, employee sits (hours at one time/hours during the day): [ ] 0-2 [X] 2-4 [ ] 4-6 [ ] 6-8Employee lifts: [X] up to 10# [ ] 10-20# [ ] 20-50# [ ] over 50#Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday: [X] occasionally [ ] frequently [ ] continuouslyEmployee uses hands for repetitive: a.
Simple grasping: [X] yes [ ] no b. Pushing/pulling [X] yes [ ] no c. Fine manipulation [X] yes [ ] noEmployee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls: [ ] yes [X] noEmployee must be able to: a.
Bend [ ] frequently [X] occasionally [ ] not at all b. Squat [ ] frequently [ ] occasionally [X] not at all c. Kneel [ ] frequently [ ] occasionally [X] not at all d. Climb [ ] frequently [ ] occasionally [X] not at all
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