Regarding the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) position is for a specialized cardiac hospital located at Kilpauk, Chennai—this is a very strategic leadership role, much beyond a regular Nursing Superintendent. In a tertiary care set up, the CNO should drive clinical excellence, NABH compliance, manpower planning, nurse competency, patient safety, and retention.
The chief attributes of the desired incumbent candidate (CNO) is as hereunder:-
Job Responsibilities (JDs) – Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)1. Strategic Nursing Leadership
1.Provide overall leadership, direction, and governance for the Nursing Division, ensuring alignment with hospital vision, quality standards, and patient care excellence.
2. Clinical Quality & Nursing Standards
Establish and monitor evidence-based nursing protocols, especially for:
- CCU / ICU/ER/Triage/Wards/Cardiology, Gastrology, Nephrology departments.
- Cathlab / Dialysis
- OT / CT/MRI
- Post-cardiac /nephro surgery recovery
- Infection prevention
- Ensure adherence to nursing best practices in cardiac care.
3. Nursing Manpower Planning
Plan optimum staffing levels for:
- ICU / CCU/ER
- Ward nursing
- OT nursing
- Emergency services
Manage nurse-patient ratios and skill mix.
4. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Work with HR for:
- Nurse hiring
- Campus recruitment
- Lateral hiring
- Succession planning
- Ensure timely closure of critical vacancies.
5. Training & Competency Development
Drive structured competency programs including:
- BLS / ACLS
- Code Blue drills
- Emergency response
- Ventilator care
- Critical care certification
Develop nurse career progression pathways.
6. Patient Safety & Risk Management
Lead nursing participation in:
- Incident reporting
- Medication safety
- Falls prevention
- Pressure injury prevention
- Sentinel event analysis
Reduce nursing-related clinical risks.
7. Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
Ensure nursing compliance with:
- NABH
- Infection Control
- Biomedical waste norms
- Statutory documentation
- Clinical audits
Lead nursing readiness during external audits.
8. Nursing Operations & Productivity
Monitor daily operational efficiency:
- Duty rosters
- Overtime
- Shift allocation
- Leave planning
- Float pool utilization
Improve productivity without compromising care.
9. Nursing Documentation & Audit
Ensure timely and accurate:
- Nursing assessments
- Medication charting
- Handover notes
- Critical care documentation
Reduce documentation gaps.
10. Employee Engagement & Retention
Improve nurse retention through:
- Mentoring
- Counseling
- Engagement initiatives
- Recognition programs
- Grievance resolution
Reduce attrition.
11. Interdepartmental Coordination
Collaborate with:
- Medical Superintendent
- Consultants
- Quality
- HRD
- Operations
- Infection Control
Strengthen multidisciplinary care.
12. Budgeting & Cost Optimization
Manage nursing budget for:
- Manpower cost
- Overtime
- Training
- Consumable usage
Drive cost-effective nursing operations.
Continuous Nurses Education (CNE)
Preferred Qualification
- M.Sc Nursing (Mandatory)
- PhD in Nursing (Preferred)
- Registration with Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council
- 15–20 years nursing experience
- Minimum 5–8 years in senior leadership role
- Preferably from:
- Cardiac / Neuro /Gastro / Nephro Hospitals
- Tertiary Care Hospitals
- NABH-accredited institutions
Pay: From ₹75,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
