Chief Nurse Officer - Genesis Health Care

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Genesis HealthCare

Kennett Square, PA

Genesis HealthCare began life in 1985 as Genesis Health Ventures, with nine long term care facilities and a mission to manage them proactively, with effective quality of care as the cornerstone for the organization and quality of life as the focus for the patients. Genesis grew quickly and today cares for 26,000 patients and residents in 230 facilities in 13 states. Offering a wide range of services including short stay and long term care; specialized Alzheimer’s care; orthopedic rehabilitation; ventilator and dialysis care; and Assisted/Senior Living services; Genesis remains a leader in its field and, with plans for further expansion and a move into additional geographies across the United States, its future looks strong to remain the premier operator in its field.

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership team, a contributor to company strategy, and a key leader and policy decision maker for clinical practice. S/he provides oversight in the areas of nursing practice, application of technology, and clinical reimbursement and interfaces with other disciplines to insure the standardization of all clinical programs throughout the company. This position oversees the regional clinical structure through Vice Presidents of Clinical Operations and the 9,000 professionals based in the facilities. The CNO is also responsible for creating, modifying, providing feedback, and integrating principles and practices of quality improvement in all clinical programs of the company while ensuring that the Mission and Vision of the company are imbedded in the day-to-day activity of the clinical arena.

REQUIREMENTS: Genesis HealthCare seeks a strategic and relational executive nurse leader with superb clinical operational leadership skills within acute and long term care settings in multiple locations. An understanding of both long term and acute care; geriatric health care; state-of-the-art clinical practice, government and other reimbursement models and project management will be essential. Proven leadership ability combined with a data driven mind and strong financial and budget management skills; negotiation skills, problem solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead via influence across functional borders will also be critical for the success of this position. Candidates should additionally present with superb presentation and communication skills. A BSN and appropriate Master’s degree is required. Must be able to travel as needed.

CONTACT INFORMATION: genesis@divsearch.com

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