Chief Nursing Officer

As the newest member of the Prime Healthcare family of hospitals, Saint Joseph Medical Center will continue to provide high-quality compassionate care with the strength and resources of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center. Our expert surgical teams are equipped to handle serious and life-threatening conditions, ensuring that your health needs are prioritized through attentive listening and tailored care. As a premier destination for specialty services, we excel in areas such as cardiology, oncology, stroke care, orthopedics, and women's health.

Our OB/GYNs and maternity care specialists are dedicated to providing a personalized birthing experience alongside advanced neonatal care for infants in need. With a commitment to innovation, we offer a variety of minimally invasive procedures utilizing robotic-assisted technology, along with extensive imaging and lab testing, all conveniently located on one campus, which also features a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center.

The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership as the senior executive position responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions and services within the hospital organization. The role assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on a facility level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility and has accountability to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. The Chief Nursing Officer represents nursing concerns on the governing board and at medical staff leadership meetings.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Active and current professional registered nurse licensed in the state in which he or she practices is required.
1. An academic degree in nursing is required, and a postgraduate degree in nursing or related field (may include health care administration or business administration) or a written plan with specified timelines to obtain a postgraduate degree is required.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate and maintain current.
3. At least five years of progressive management experience in a facility environment, as a Nursing Director of multiple, complex nursing departments.
4. Minimum of two (2) years previous leadership or administrative experience required.
5. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Proven leadership ability and facility operational expertise.
7. Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
8. An individual able to effectively and efficiently organize patient care promoting optimal outcomes, patient safety, and patient, physician and employee satisfaction.
9. An individual with proven success recruiting, retaining and developing staff. Someone effective in mentoring and developing staff, encouraging professional growth and achievement.Takes the lead in complying with regulatory standards, rules and laws.

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $200,000.00 to $270,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/