CNO/COO

Company: Ascension Health Alliance
Location: Mequon
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

DetailsAscension has a great new opportunity and is hiring COO/CNO at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee!BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.ResponsibilitiesThe CNO/COO develops strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of the organization. Provides oversight for areas of responsibility to ensure achievement of goals for the department(s).

• Provides leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs.
• Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives.
• Oversees operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.
• Works collaboratively with medical staff; solicits their issues, concerns and/or opportunities for improved patient care, unit wellness and service growth.
• Provides leadership related to staffing and performance standards, job classifications and compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Obtain/maintain knowledge of innovations and trends in practice and technology, and is a champion for change to enhance quality, improve efficiency, increase volumes and to maximize patient, physician and staff satisfaction.
• Develops and implements initiatives which promote a culture of service excellence. Looks for opportunities to continually improve the patient's experience. Meets the patient satisfaction metrics as defined within Ascension Wisconsin strategic plan. Assures timely and effective follow-up to all patient/family concerns related to health care services provided within areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates financial management within respective areas of responsibility, including the development of annual budgets, variance analysis and monthly financial reports; develops annual capital budgets and cost benefit analysis for new and/or expanding programs and services.
• Monitors overall productivity of respective areas of responsibility; improved productivity through consolidation of activities, delegation of functions, and/or implements alternatives in skill mix while ensuring competency of the care/services providers and without negatively impacting the quality of care/service.
• Participates in the development of short and long term strategic planning objectives which will ensure the continued growth in areas of responsibility and region and the provision of necessary services to the community; implements plans as approved.
• Ensures effective support environment for Student Clinical Programs and other student experiences; Interfaces with area school districts, technical schools, and colleges to foster interest in medical related careers.
• Ensures consistent adherence to all Human Resources standards, policies, procedures and systems; participates in and supports programs which result in increased motivation and effectiveness of management and staff; delegates the daily management of such programs to appropriate management/supervisory staff.Work Experience: Three - five years of progressively responsible leadership experience required.Required Credential(s): Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:
    • Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management. OR 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.Additional PreferencesMaster's Degree in Nursing or a health related field required.Why Join Our TeamAscension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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