Vice President, Chief Nurse Officer - Retama Hospital at University Health summary: The Vice President, Chief Nurse Officer at Retama Hospital leads nursing services across the facility, ensuring high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. They provide strategic and operational leadership, manage resources, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. The role includes supervising nursing staff and aligning nursing programs with organizational goals.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Community Hospital, University Health, is a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive and the Community Hospital CEO. The CNO serves as an Officer of University Health and provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across all licensed areas of the facility. Responsibilities include promoting adherence to policies, ensuring high standards of patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing resource management, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence. The CNO also oversees the integration of programs, supervises nursing and other assigned staff, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in Nursing required. Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience, preferably as an ACNO or Nursing Director overseeing complex departments. LICENSURE Must hold and maintain an active Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas.

Keywords: Chief Nursing Officer, nursing leadership, patient care, regulatory compliance, healthcare management, clinical excellence, resource optimization, staff supervision, hospital administration