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The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced individual to become our Chief Nursing Officer. The CNOplans, organizes, directs and evaluates Nursing Care services and Clinical Operations for the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital patients and clients. The incumbent provides leadership and clinical direction to all nursing departments, both medical and psychiatric. This CNO is the nurse executive responsible, under CMS and Joint Commission regulations to ensure appropriate utilization and delivery of all nursing services and to carry out a high quality/cost effective nursing program that benefits both inpatient and outpatient health-care needs of our complex patient population. The CNO also provides leadership for clinical operations including Case Management, Social Work, Infection Control, and Admitting. /_Hours:_/Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30PM, Weekends Off /_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_//__/ * Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to assess and enhance clinical operations, serving as a liaison with leadership in both fields. * Explore and harness both internal and external resources to stay abreast of technologies, trends, regulations, and legislation that impact Nursing Practice and Clinical Operations. * Communicate the potential or actual effects of legislative and regulatory decisions on Nursing Practice and Clinical Operations. Ensure that planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and patient care incorporate this understanding. * Guarantee that decision-making results in the highest quality and most cost-effective services. * Evaluate staffing needs and make adjustments based on patient acuity, census, and staff availability. * Act as a support to managers and staff in mitigating or resolving issues. * Remain cognizant of shifts in Nursing Practice and Clinical Operations due to state and national policies. Ensure standards are developed, executed, and assessed for compliance with regulatory and advisory bodies. * Undertake specific actions to ensure that nursing care and clinical operations adhere to established standards. * Strive to enhance interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Foster a positive perception of Nursing Services and Clinical Operations through effective engagement with patients, visitors, physicians, the community, and the public. Enhance the communication abilities of managers and staff to improve public relations awareness. * Employ the existing committee and meeting frameworks to tackle issues impacting patient care. * Utilize both verbal and written communication effectively with administration, physicians, managers, and staff to ensure a seamless flow of information and to address patient care and healthcare environment concerns. * Ensure that staff members exhibit politeness and teamwork in their daily interactions. /_/Preferred Qualifications:/_/ * Minimum of 5 years senior level management experience in a hospital/healthcare setting * Understanding the principles, practices, and techniques of supervision * Familiarity with the principles and practices of organizational behavior * Grasping the principles and practices of budgeting in relation to program management in healthcare settings * Awareness of the principles and practices of employee relations * Experience in public sector management /_About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:_/ Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness. /_Learn more about:_/// what it’s like to work as a DPH nurse /_Learn more about Shattuck Hospital:_/https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital /_Relocation information_//:/https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building /_Pre-Hire Process:_/ A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division before the candidate is hired. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4 MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Administrative Services *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: * Chief Nursing Officer Location: Massachusetts-Boston-170 Morton Street Requisition ID: 240005DD