Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Located in Weslaco, TX, we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Mid- Valley. Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care.

Throughout recent years, Knapp has been recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities in the United States in the various areas we serve:

• Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rated
• LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade Straight A’s 2019-2023
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award
• Patient Safety Excellence Award
• Labor & Delivery Excellence Award
• Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence Award
• One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care
• Recipient of Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row
• Certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 6 years in a row
• Recipient of a Maternity Care Excellence Award and ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row
• Five Star Rated for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row
• Recipient of Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
• Five Star Rated for Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 4 years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis
• Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy
• Training Center for American Heart Association’s Certification Programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Knapp Medical Center is looking for their next Chief Nursing Officer! The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership as the senior executive position responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions and services within the hospital organization. The role assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on a facility level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility andhas accountability to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. The Chief Nursing Officer represents nursing concerns on thegoverning board and at medical staff leadership meetings. We offer a competitive compensation package including great

benefit:

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options!

As you would suspect; Healthcare Administration, Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Care Quality, Operational Efficiency, Healthcare Policy, Risk Management, Staff Retention, Innovation in Healthcare, Community Outreach, Accredidation Standards and Performance Metrics are vital in this position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Active and current professional registered nurse licensed in the state in which he or she practices is required.

2. An academic degree in nursing is required, and a postgraduate degree in nursing or related field (may include health care administration or business administration) or a written plan with specified timelines to obtain a postgraduate degree is required.

3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate and maintain current.

4. At least five years of progressive management experience in a facility environment, as a Nursing Director of multiple, complex nursing departments.

5. Minimum of two (2) years previous leadership or administrative experience required.

6. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

7. Proven leadership ability and facility operational expertise.

8. Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.

9. An individual able to effectively and efficiently organize patient care promoting optimal outcomes, patient safety, and patient, physician and employee satisfaction.

10. An individual with proven success recruiting, retaining and developing staff. Someone effective in mentoring and developing staff, encouraging professional growth and achievement.

11. Takes the lead in complying with regulatory standards, rules and laws.

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