Chief Nursing Officer, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL - United States
Orlando Health is seeking a senior nursing executive to serve as the next Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center (Brookwood Baptist) in Birmingham, AL. Brookwood Baptist is comprised of 595 beds and serves as the flagship facility of Orlando Health’s newest market serving Central Alabama. The CNO will be joining the leadership team during a pivotal period of growth and change for the organization. This executive will be at the forefront of driving excellence in patient care, quality, and safety. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, culture-driven, progressive nursing leader.
The CNO will report directly to the President of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Jeremy Clark, and have a dotted line to the Alabama Region Chief Nursing Officer. Due to the recent acquisition by Orlando Health, the CNO will be joining an organization that is excited for the future and poised for growth. The CNO will be directly responsible for nursing operations across Brookwood Baptist. As a key member of the hospital leadership team, the CNO must balance nursing leadership with strong business and operational acumen. The CNO will strengthen the voice of nursing across Brookwood Baptist and maintain a strong, positive presence across the function. This executive must demonstrate strong communication skills and play an active role in advancing quality and safety initiatives in partnership with other senior leaders. A key priority for the CNO will be to develop strategies focused on the recruitment and retention of nursing staff. The CNO will need to partner with regional and corporate nursing leadership to develop and implement workforce development strategies within the facility. It is vital that the CNO build a culture within nursing across Brookwood Baptist that is viewed as collaborative and inclusive across all departments. The CNO will foster a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that nursing staff have the knowledge and resources to be successful in their roles. This executive will also identify opportunities to further improve patient experience and increase nurse engagement.
The ideal candidate will have progressive leadership experience in nursing operations, along with a demonstrated ability to lead change and drive results through collaboration while driving accountability throughout nursing. The CNO will be an engaging leader with an effective communication style, data-driven approach, and the ability to advocate for nursing staff while collaborating broadly with physicians, clinicians, and other departments across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of operational and financial management related to exceptional patient care, nursing performance, patient experience, quality, and patient safety metrics within a hospital system. They will have a passion for professional development, coaching, and mentoring of a high-performing nursing team focused on service excellence, innovative practices, and compassionate care. This executive will be expected to live in the service area.
Expressions of interest and applications are welcome and can be made via the WittKieffer candidate portal using the buttons below or by sending resumes, nominations, and inquiries to Stephen Davis, Keshia Harris, or Charlotte Harris, preferably via email at [email protected].
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