Nurse V-Chief Nurse Executive (Vernon) in Vernon, TX

Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) performs highly advanced nursing work establishing policies and procedures for, and guiding, directing, and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the nursing programs and services for the State Hospital (SH) within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse at the SH. Leads in the design, development, and implementation of systems that evaluate and contribute to the quality of patient care. Performs tasks, demonstrating involvement in furthering performance improvement and quality assessment initiatives between nursing and other professional disciplines. Seeks and utilizes suggestions to effectively streamline work efforts and minimize redundancy. Keeps Central Administration apprised of nursing services resource allocation and reallocation needs. Develops, implements, and oversees a high-quality system of care to patients using a multi-disciplinary approach. Directing operations to effectively achieve the vision and strategic, financial, and operational plans that have been developed for the hospital. Reviews medical records and patient assessments to determine compliance with policies and procedures, correctness of assessment, standards of care, and quality of service. Oversees implementation of quality assurance processes including overseeing and evaluating progress of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) related to nursing services. Supervises and manages all nursing staff. Works under the minimal supervision of the Superintendent with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.