Massachusetts Group - Saint Vincent Hospital

For more than 100 years, Saint Vincent Hospital, a 297-bed facility, has provided high-quality health care to Worcester and surrounding communities. As we’ve grown, we’ve remained a leader in our central Massachusetts community by adopting new treatments and expanded services to truly be a place where your family can receive all the care they need. From newborns to seniors, we can give you the quality care you deserve. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements.

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community.

Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, and from our robust surgical facility including our da vinci robot and vascular hybrid room , to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs – you don’t have to travel far for high-quality health care: We’re right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. This honor, bestowed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, recognizes health care facilities with proven expertise in delivering specialty care. We are honored that the care we give has been noticed, but above all we are proud of the difference that our care has made in the lives of those we treat.

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The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership as the senior executive position responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions and services within the hospital organization. The role assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a facility level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility and has accountability to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. The Chief Nursing Officer represents nursing concerns on the governing board and at medical staff leadership meetings.

• At least five years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as an Associate Chief Nursing Officer or Nursing Director of multiple, complex nursing departments.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and facility operational expertise.
• Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
• Strong labor relations background.
• An individual able to effectively and efficiently organize patient care promoting optimal outcomes, patient safety, and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction.
• An individual with proven success recruiting, retaining, and developing staff. Someone effective in mentoring and developing staff, encouraging professional growth and achievement.
• Takes the lead in complying with regulatory standards, rules, and laws.

Professional Attributes

• Proven ability to identify the need for change, anticipating, recognizing, and creatively solving resistance to change; working with others to view change as a challenge and opportunity for growth. Displays an ability to be a risk taker and assume the role of change agent. However, someone who understands the importance of collegiality, collaboration, and team spirit.
• A credible nurse leader who utilizes communication, coaching, sponsorship, and training to successfully manage the people-side of change in order to realize successful outcomes of a business change.
• One who is positive, creative, and innovative with a strong understanding of the business aspects of healthcare and the acumen to play a substantive role in developing strategies, budgets, and business plans. Financially astute, with a solid understanding of cost issues and initiatives.
• Clearly a leader by example, able to articulate a clear vision and expectations for patient care services and other areas of responsibility.

Personal Attributes

• An individual of highest personal and professional integrity, principle and knowledge, earning respect and support when making difficult decisions and choices. Able to establish immediate credibility with peers, senior leadership, medical staff, and the Board.
• A collaborative and operational manager who will give employees a voice and encourage full participation of all team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a dedicated listener, comfortable in a variety of settings dealing with diverse constituencies; a broad thinker. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• A leader who will inspire confidence and establish a sense of common direction and vision for the medical staff.

Education/Certifications

• An academic degree in nursing is required, and a master’s degree in nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management) is required.
• Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice is required.
• Current CENP or NEA certification preferred.

Travel

• Approximately 25 percent travel.
  • Selected candidate will be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Compensation

• $185,000-$265,000 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-40% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

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