SVP CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation.  The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network.  Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital.  We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet.  Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve.  As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1.  Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2.  Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3.  Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect.  Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication.  We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org. 

Job Title:

SVP CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Requisition Number:

34357

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Director / Management Level

Hours Worked:

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The SVP Chief Nursing Officer establishes and implements the model for the delivery of patient care and achievement of quality initiatives; oversees direct patient care activities and development of clinical staff; develops and implements programs to improve operational effectiveness, patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and provider interaction. As a senior member of the executive team and in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, participates in decisions impacting the facility and operations and establishing evidence-based standards and practices. Develops and manages a budget for clinical operations, makes staffing decisions, and ensures the delivery of patient care is consistent and compliant with all applicable regulatory guidelines or requirements.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Provides leadership, supervision, guidance, and development for nursing and support staff, articulating and demonstrating an expectation for continuous quality improvement.


2. Maintains a working knowledge of current clinical practice and the regulatory requirements affecting that practice.


3. Establishes and enhances a culture of evidence-based decision-making in clinical and management initiatives. Articulates and models an emphasis on patient quality and safety.


4. Establishes and supports a professional governance structure and process. Maintains strong, credible relationships with medical staff, develops a community presence, and builds connections with academic institutions.


5. Functions as a senior member of the hospital operations and system leadership teams, serving in an advisory capacity to applicable staff.


6. In collaboration with leadership team members, directs and provides oversight regarding the strategic development, implementation, and maintenance of strong, comprehensive clinical and/or operational services and programs that meet system-wide organizational growth initiatives and the needs of patient populations in the community.


7. Fosters the development and implementation of workforce initiatives. Leads and influences change at the system level.


8. Promotes financial stewardship and clinical excellence for the facility in both operational and capital acquisition processes. Allocates financial, information, and human capital for improvement activities, ensuring the efficient delivery of cost-effective services to patients, physicians, and hospital departments.


9. Establishes performance measures, assesses and evaluates operations, and works with department Leaders to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.


10. Continually assesses and evaluates patient, staff, and provider satisfaction; Implements initiatives for quality and performance improvement.


11. Effectively represents patient care/nursing perspective to governing bodies and external audiences on behalf of the organization.


12. Works with the COO and other executives concerning the acquisition of equipment, facilities, new construction, and changes in space allocation.


13. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or health-related field.
• 10+ years' progressively responsible health care management positions.
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity between the State of Texas and another state. Must be maintained throughout employment.

• None

Location Address: 
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States