Description: Job Summary:
The Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) provides direction, leadership, planning, organization and general management for all aspects of patient care within the medical center. The CNE ensures integration of services and compliance with long-range objectives and strategies, including the provision of excellent quality services and responsible fiscal management. This role provides strategic leadership as the patient care executive responsible for the professional practice of nursing and other designated patient care services. The Chief Nurse Executive has oversight for the professional practice of nursing and the provision of nursing care in all licensed and surveyable areas of the medical center. Oversight is defined as having responsibility for regulatory, quality, service, resources, nursing staff competency and evaluation of the overall delivery of patient care. This role represents the professional practice of nursing and clinical provision of care as a member of the medical center executive leadership team, the medical executive committee and other medical staff committees. The Chief Nurse Executive will role model and embed into practice the following: The Kaiser Permanente Mission and Vision, The Kaiser Permanente Nursing Professional Practice Model, The Kaiser Permanente Nursing Vision, The Kaiser Permanente Cross Regional Nursing Strategic and Operational Plan, American Organization of Nurse Executives Nurse Executive Competencies, American Nurses Association-s Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association-s Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANCC Magnet Framework: Transformational Leadership; Structural Empowerment; Exemplary Professional Practice; New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements; and Empirical Outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

Communication and Relationship Management: Develops effective working relationships with key stakeholders and operational leadersManages organizational relationships ina way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goalsPartners to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of careProduces and presents executive-level oral and written materials to address nursing, healthcare and organizational issues appropriate to the audience, effectively communicating with:All internal constituents, including staff, colleagues, and physiciansAll external constituents, including serving as the medical center-s advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations- objectives of the medical center and marketing servicesCreates an environment that recognizes and values diversity and designs strategies that address the unique needs of a diverse workforce, patient population, and communityAssesses the current environment and establishes indicators of progress toward cultural competencyAddresses and manages conflict in a constructive and productive mannerProvides an environment that engages staff and others in decision makingParticipates in the academic community through advisory and collaborative effortsProvides a supportive and stimulating learning environment for nursing studentsDemonstrates high emotional intelligence in all communications and relationshipsBusiness Skills and Principles: Applies financial knowledge by: Forecasting, developing, and analyzing operating and capital budgets. Assuring short and long-range financial goals are met. Collaborating with facility management and medical staff to develop the overall financial plan for the medical center. Monitoring departmental expenses, reviewing variance reports, and adjusting as needed to meet optimal productivity standards. Educating team members on the financial implications of patient care decisions.Translates data from KP HealthConnect (KPs Epic electronic medical record system) and quality reports into clinical operations designed to improve patient outcomesMonitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP HealthConnect documentationAccepts accountability for the delivery of efficient, cost effective and high quality patient care services by: In conjunction with medical facility leadership groups, determining, developing, and implementing the most cost-effective and efficient levels of patient care and medical center programsDeveloping, and updating policies and procedures that address nursing care, and patient treatment and service needsEnsuring optimal utilization and management of clinical practiceCoordinating activities between departments to reduce duplication, increase efficiency and achieve higher levels of serviceDeveloping and implementing quality and utilization standards to ensure coordinated plans of treatmentUsing focused customer service strategiesOptimizes nursing resource management systems including patient acuity and staffing applicationsApplies competency in technology applications related to business and clinical functionsMonitors and assesses trends, external environment and internal practicesEnsures compliance with legal and ethical issues related to client data, information, and confidentialityLeadership: Demonstrates executive-level leadership, analytical and problem-solving skillsProvides direction to all patient care services within the hospital license to integrate services and provide uniform standards of careParticipates in medical center strategic planningPartners to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies to ensure a sufficient and stable workforce of qualified staff members are available to meet current and future patient needsDevelops a succession plan for nursing leadershipForecasts trends in utilization ofnursing servicesRecognizes the need for change. Adapts to, and motivates others to adapt strategies, goals and plans in response to changing business and market conditionsAssures that the patient centered clinical perspective is included in organizational decisionsImplements the organizations performance and quality improvement programs, including innovating, planning, setting priorities, conducting systematic assessments, implementing improvements, and maintaining achieved improvementsGenerates and encourages innovation and creative solutions to issues or problemsIs able and willing to solve problems from various points of view and make difficult decisionsAchieves and sustains quality outcomes by utilizing problem identification, process improvement, root cause analysis, and variation reductionProvides for employee professional development and educational programs that:Meet the needs of clinical patient care staff and managementEnsure a learning environment that fosters growth and development of self and othersEnsure talent development and through coaching and mentoring aspiring clinical leadersDevelops a strong management team by adhering to and role-modeling standards of professionalismMay serve as Administrator-On-Call on an occasional or regular rotating basisSupports the development and implementation of patient and workplace safety programs, including:Supporting a just culture environment and a system for reporting unsafe practicesIdentifying, mitigating and acting to correct areas of risk and liability in patient careEnsuring a safe work environment that is based on a zero tolerance for sexual harassment, work place violence, and verbal and physical abuseServes as change agent when patient care work/workflow is redesignedEncourages staff participation in clinical and systems-based research studiesKnowledgeof Health Care Environment: Understands, articulates, and ensures compliance with patient care standards reflected in federal and local state laws and regulation, The Joint Commission, local state nurse practice act, and organizational policies and proceduresDemonstrates clear understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements applicable to patient care and department functionsUnderstands the impact of legislation at the state and federal level on nursing and the organizationMaintains knowledge of current nursing practice, roles and functions within nursing and other healthcare disciplinesEnsures that nursing practice, leadership practice, and clinical policies and procedures are reviewed, updated, evidence-based, and consistent with current standards and researchEnsures that the care delivery model, clinical environment of care and related technology are appropriate to the needs of caregivers and patientsProfessionalism: Advocates for Kaiser Permanente nursing professional practice model in regional, state, and national nursing and healthcare arenasServes as spokesperson for Kaiser Permanente nursing professional practice in media relationsRecognizes and resolves issues related to patient rights, HIPPA violations, ethical dilemmas, privacy, security and confidentialityIntegrates professional practice standards into systems of staff accountabilityParticipates in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of programs that enhance knowledge and skill development of professional practice and professionalismCreates a healthy work environment that promotes employee satisfactionBuilds trust with the nursing team through visibility. Basic Qualifications: Experience

Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in clinical, management and leadership roles within hospital operations Education
Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelors or Masters degree). Masters degree in Nursing or related field required (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or management) License, Certification, Registration Nurse Executive Advanced Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Nurse Executive Board Certificate within 12 months of hire Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated skills to work in a labor environment Preferred Qualifications:
N/A.