Chief Nursing Officer

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer opportunity at Encompass Health in one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals. Join a dynamic healthcare environment, contribute to patients\' well-being through compassionate care, and assume a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff.

Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.

A Glimpse into Our World

As a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, Encompass Health offers growth opportunities and a team that unites for the greater good of our patients. We have been recognized with accolades such as being named one of the World\'s Most Admired Companies and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award.

Starting Perks and Benefits

Encompass Health is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.
• Join a vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do. Yes, we consider this a valuable benefit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outcomes.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients\' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Act as a representative for nursing on various committees (e.g., Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees) as needed.
• Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting goals, communicating the hospital\'s mission to staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and measuring outcomes.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD.
• Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
• Celebrate the achievements of staff and patients along the way.

Qualifications

• Possess a current RN license as required by state regulations.
• Hold a BSN (ACLS preferred).
• Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting eligibility requirements.
• Possess a Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
• Advanced degree or plan to obtain one, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree, as required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent nursing management experience (within the last 5 years) with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy/procedure oversight, budget responsibility, and disciplinary actions.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.