Chief Nursing Officer

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

OSF HEALTHCARE – SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER

ROCKFORD, IL

HARTZ Search invites you to explore an exciting opportunity with our client, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, a 242-bed, acute care facility in Rockford, IL, for their Chief Nursing Officer role. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a 242-bed acute care facility that is part of OSF HealthCare, a nationally recognized, mission-driven health system. Reporting directly to the President of the Medical Center, the Chief Nursing Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Patient Services Division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and compliant nursing care. The CNO will play a pivotal role in shaping nursing practice standards, fostering a culture of excellence, and maintaining a focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and staff engagement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating nursing operations, developing staffing models, and aligning resources to meet patient care demands. In collaboration with medical staff, department leaders, and governing bodies, the CNO will help establish and implement clinical policies, drive quality improvement initiatives, and maintain regulatory compliance with entities including OSHA, OIG, The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Professional Nursing Act. The role also involves ensuring that nursing services are evidence-based and reflect current best practices, published research, and industry trends. This leader will be accountable for achieving OSF HealthCare’s key performance metrics and for taking proactive corrective action when needed.

OSF Saint Anthony is part of OSF HealthCare, a 17-hospital system which serves Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a simple Mission: to serve with the greatest care and love. With 242 licensed beds, OSF Saint Anthony is known for being the first and longest-certified comprehensive stroke center and is the only burn unit in northern Illinois outside of Chicago.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the President
  • Responsible for 5 Direct Reports

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or other related field.
• Nursing Administration Certification
• Current License with the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years previous management experience to include experience in the budgeting process (5 of those years in clinical experience with an acute care facility)

LOCATION – ROCKFORD, IL

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. Located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (with a small portion of the city located in Ogle County). The population was 148,655 at the 2020 census, making Rockford the fifth-most populous city in Illinois as well as the state's most populous city outside of the Chicago metropolitan area. Nicknamed "the Forest City" for its heavily forested residential neighborhoods during the 20th century, Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, Tinker Swiss Cottage, the BMO Harris Bank Center, the Coronado Theatre, the Laurent House, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Its contributions to music are noted in the Mendelssohn Club, the oldest music club in the U.S., and performers such as Cheap Trick and Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps.

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APPLICATION LINK: https://hartzsearch.com/open-position/chief-nurse-officer/