About ANTHC

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, directs alignment of Nursing Services through effective staff management, internal and external resource allocation and sound fiscal practices; manages subordinates through planning, directing and coordinating the activities required to meet TSMS goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Directs alignment of Nursing Services. Responsible and accountable for overall management of nursing practice, services and administration of nursing programs, including quality assurance and effectiveness, education, professional development, nursing research and implementation of theory and evidence-based practice. Maintains standards of nursing practice and quality of service in all areas of ANMC.

Provides leadership for Critical Care Services programs. Understands current and long-range ANTHC Corporate plans, and formulates strategies and action plans to achieve the goals of the organization. Determines Division and Department objectives for nursing, sets priorities and anticipates potential threats and opportunities. Integrates ethical principles into all aspects of practice. Advocates for protecting the rights of human subjects. Assures the satisfaction of internal and external customers.

Acquires, monitors, and reviews current trends in nursing and administration, advocates for resources, and recommends operational improvements. Develops solutions to address coordination, alignment, and integration of Nursing Services and planning. Assures effective communications with executive management and regional associations. Responsible for regulatory oversight in nursing. Assures compliance with state and Federal regulations and accreditations, including Joint Commission and CMS. Facilitates staff involvement in organizational policy formulation and decision-making. Ensures effective systems exist and are maintained for data collection and information systems to improve patient care. Makes professional presentations to executive management, customers and the general public.

Manages department performance and productivity. Directs the continuous improvement of the work processes. Assures the overall integrity of the development, support and functionality of the department products and services. Coordinates and manages internal and external resources. Coordinates communications between Hospital Administration and Nursing. Serves as a liaison between the Department and various Regional organizations and state and Federal agencies; serves on ANMC Joint Conference Committee, task forces and other groups. Collaborates with nursing councils, leaders, schools, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, stakeholders and other nursing directors to advocate for resources and promote nursing issues.

Manages and schedules assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, mentors motivates and challenges staff to use quality improvement and management principles. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing education. Participates in staff recruitment, selection and retention. Provides leadership, direction and guidance in systems development, technical strategies and priorities. Promotes critical thinking, conflict management and problem-solving skills. Creates and reinforces a non-discriminatory environment that fosters quality values, customer focus and the highest quality of patient-centered care in a manner sensitive to socio- cultural diversity.

Responsible for strategic planning of healthcare delivery in nursing to assure clinical and administrative goals. Directs healthcare and performance excellence goals through organization-wide strategy mapping. Promotes positive peer review and ongoingleadership development throughout organization. Reviews and evaluates quality and operational performance based on professional practice standards, relevant studies and regulations, and organizational. Develops organization-wide patient care program, policies and procedures that define the nursing needs of the patient population and how treatment and services are assessed, evaluated and met. Communicates quality values outside the organization.

Plans, develops, manages, and tracks departmental budgets. Assures efficient operations and sound fiscal practices required to meet objectives through effective planning and staff management. Maintains current and accurate financial and resource information on department operations. Participates in annual organization-wide resource allocations. Reviews and monitors status reports prepared by department personnel and recommends schedule and plan modifications.

The Chief Nursing Officer is ultimately held accountable for all areas of nursing, including, financial targets, labor management, quality indicators including National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), safety metrics for both staff and patients, recruitment, retention, staff engagement, provider engagement, nursing education and practice. Further, the CNO is responsible for continued progress towards Magnet designation including Pathways to Excellence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS standards and regulations.

Knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) codes.

Knowledge of organizational staffing plans.

Knowledge of nursing standards, theories and research.

Knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA Privacy Rule Act of 1966.

Knowledge of nursing research and regulations for the protection of the rights of human subjects.

Knowledge of healthcare environments and how medical services and functions interact.

Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in healthcare case management.

Knowledge of modern nursing principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.

Knowledge of improving and standardizing core processes, including benchmarking and incorporating initiatives into organization-wide decision-making groups.

Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital and regulatory committee rules and regulations.

Skill in effectively managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and leading interdisciplinary teams.

Skill in ensuring alignment between key groups, including Nursing Management council, Nursing Coordinating Council, Executive Management Team and Joint Operating Board.

Skill in advocating for resources to support research and promote evidence-based nursing practices.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in communicating executive leadership initiatives in a complex organization.

Skill in developing peer-review programs and self-performance appraisal processes.

Skill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.

Skill in with a shared decision-making or nurse empowerment model.

Skill in developing and implementing recruitment and retention program.

Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing difficult situations and taking effective courses of action.

Skill in developing, implementing and evaluating systems, data and processes that complement overall system performance improvement.

Skill in evaluating safety factors, outcomes, cost effectiveness and social impact.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree in nursing or related field required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Supervisory – Five (5) years of nursing management experience.

AND

Executive - Three (3) years of executive management experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Alaska.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Doctorate level preparation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

10 Years in Nursing leadership

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

NEA-BC or additional specialty certification

Current Basic Life Support card required

Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.