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Posted: 21-Jun-25
Location: Temple, Texas
Internal Number: 25010570
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
Reporting to the EVP, System Chief Nursing Officer, the VP Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Central Texas Region is responsible for overseeing, planning, and directing the nursing practice and clinical services for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). Provides clinical leadership across all patient care settings, both inpatient and outpatient, within assigned area of responsibility which may include one or more hospitals, clinics, or other BSWH healthcare facilities. May oversee the operations of patient care service areas which could include social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, respiratory, rehabilitation, pharmacy, emergency medicine, and other nursing or clinical support functions. Establishes and communicates the clinical strategic goals and objectives for assigned nursing units or clinical areas in accordance with the BSWH overall patient care goals and objectives. Develops and implements clinical protocols, nursing policies and procedures, new patient care models, and nursing quality improvement initiatives. Maintains and monitors clinical operational efficiency, standards of care, and patient service delivery levels. Ensures high quality patient care delivery in a cost-effective manner. Negotiates interdepartmental resources and communicates with other BSWH departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care. Collaborates with operations leadership (CEO), physician leadership (CMO), and other senior leadership for assigned area of responsibility to deliver patient care with a focus on ensuring high quality patient outcomes, improving patient experience, and achieving service excellence in healthcare.
The VP CNO - Central Texas Region has direct nursing leadership of the Magnet-designated Academic Level I Trauma Center and associated clinics at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, as well as supports the CNOs at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children?s and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest in Waco.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Chief Nursing Officer and top nursing leader of BSWH Central Texas Region.
- Identifies and articulates the strategic direction and clinical priorities for the nursing function in alignment with BSWH mission, values, and business objectives.
- Collaborates with senior leadership teams and medical staff to develop the overall operational plan for one or more hospitals or clinics.
- Leads all nursing and clinical patient care functions and services within the hospital, clinic, or other assigned areas and ensures implementation of system-wide clinical initiatives and standards of practice.
- Creates and leads a nursing environment that promotes a collaborative nursing practice and excellence in patient care, patient safety, nursing education, and clinical research.
- Leads the development and implementation of nursing policies, programs, and initiatives and ensures consistency in standards of nursing practice across all clinical settings.
- Evaluates current Nursing practices and patient care delivery models to continually improve the quality, appropriateness, and efficiency of patient care.
- Leads the development and implementation of clinical quality and patient safety initiatives, programs, and activities.
- Develops and implements quality and utilization standards for patient care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, delivery of services that meet patient needs, and efficient and cost-effective patient care.
- Ensures nursing services are compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission.
Key Success Factors
- Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field required
- Doctorate strongly preferred
- 5+ years of nursing experience in an acute care environment. 7+ years preferred
- 1+ years of experience in a leadership role. 3+ years preferred
- Registered Nurse license required
- Experience collaborating across multiple departments and clinical disciplines within a large, complex healthcare organization preferred.
- Prior CNO experience
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with strong presentation skills.
Qualifications
- Masters degree or higher.
- You should have a minimum of (5) five years relevant work experience.
- You must also be a Registered Nurse (RN).