Chief Nursing Executive, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is a 64-bed acute care hospital nestled in the heart of California’s Gold Country at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains in Auburn, California.

An integral part of the Auburn community, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital provides health care, using the latest technologies, while maintaining the small-town friendliness and charm.

Founded in 1966 by a group of caring physicians, the hospital affiliated with Sutter Health in 1989, becoming part of Northern California’s most comprehensive health care system. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is now the hub of a network of Sutter Health services in Auburn and surrounding foothill communities. The hospital’s services and relationship with the not-for-profit Sutter Health system bring a wealth of resources and advanced technologies that ensure quality patient care. Today the hospital continues to focus on the needs of the people it serves, advancing with the times and growing with the community.

The Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) serves as the primary resource in assuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective nursing care to patient populations at the Entity. The CNE reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CNE also reports indirectly to the Sutter Health System Chief Nurse Officer and works closely with the Chief Medical Executive (CME).

This position has as overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet the needs and expectations of those served by the entity, while maintaining a high level of visibility and engagement at the facility, operating unit and system levels. Ensures the realization of quality and economical health care services within established facility and system guidelines and philosophies. This position is responsible for driving, supporting and modeling a service-oriented culture focused on employee engagement, quality and patient safety, service excellence, operational efficiency and affordability, and the overall patient experience. Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, building and supporting effective collegial relationships with applicable internal and external constituents and stakeholders and ensuring optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning.