Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Master’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Science in Nursing (MSN), Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) preferred.
• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.

Experience:

• Experience as a Chief Nursing Executive or Chief Nursing Officer preferred.
• Extensive nursing experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in an acute care hospital with demonstrated increasing level of responsibility in management (minimum of 4 years required).
• Must have experience with medical staff liaison, group leadership and organizational services and financial planning and budget management.
• Experience in new program/business development and contract negotiation is desirable.
• Successful completion of leadership development programs, such as Sutter Health Leadership Academy, preferred.

Knowledge:

• Must be knowledgeable about health care and labor laws, regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice.
• Must be familiar with various methods of care delivery, productivity, management, leadership, and quality improvement concepts.
• Must be familiar with all areas of professional clinical practice including the practice of medicine.
• Is cognizant of the principles of adult learning.

Skills:

• Ability to plan, lead, organize, and execute in areas of responsibility to achieve desired outcomes / results. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in areas of negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Must have analytical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse others including colleagues, managers, and medical staff and be able to teach and develop others.
• Must be able to prioritize, make decisions and set clear expectations for others and execute decisions in a timely manner.
• Experience with Lean methodologies, including Daily Engagement System, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Planning and Executive Kaizen events.
• Must be self-directed, forward thinking, and innovative.