Chief Nursing Officer

Job Description

Purpose of Job The position holder is accountable and responsible for planning, directing and evaluating activities of the nursing department, including implementation of the department's philosophy and goals, standards for nursing practice and the management and development of nursing personnel. He/She provides leadership in all nursing activities of the organization Administrative Formulate and disseminate the nursing mission and philosophy Determine goals, aims, objectives and policies of the Nursing Services Implement hospital policies and rules through various nursing units Provide written short and long-term plans designed to implement and facilitate achievement of department objectives Take responsibility for the direct patient care given in the hospital Develop, review, approve and enforce written departmental policies and procedures Prepare a written plan of response by nurses in case of internal or external disaster and prepare for implementation in case of necessity Participate in the development of overall direction and policies for the health care organization based on the health needs of the community Participate in policy decisions that affect patient care services Develop a nursing master staffing plan-using input from the nursing units Determine and communicate resources needed for the nursing department to carry out its functions and submit written reports as required Estimate needs for facilities, supplies and equipment Assist in the preparation and administration of the nursing department budget Institute a system for evaluation and control of supply levels including a written reporting system. Collaborate with the administrative staff, other department personnel and representatives of allied groups in planning services for patients Establish and maintain an effective system of records and reports Maintain good working relationship and frequent liaison with other department managers Communicate regularly with the Higher management and give input on all matters related to nursing. Formulate, implement and evaluate a nursing personnel management program. Supervise and mentor the managerial cadre in nursing administration Hold regular meetings with nursing incharges individually and collectively Develop a mechanism for nursing staff to give input into nursing administration decisions. Clinical Practices Make daily rounds on the patient care areas Encourage a collaborative model of patient care by providing opportunity for nursing personnel to plan with the medical staff and other disciplines for the total needs of patients. Oversee the development and timely revision of nursing procedures to enhance quality of care. Attend to patient complaints unresolved at lower levels Keep abreast of new technological developments in nursing and health care. Evaluate clinical competency of nurses according to the established Competency Assessment program