CNO-CCO -Nursing Administration

A SYNTHESIS OF CLINICAL BACKGROUND AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS PREPARES THE CNO/CCO TO BE AN EFFECTIVE MANAGER OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENT AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A VOICE FOR THE NURSING STAFF AND PATIENTS. IN THIS DUAL ROLE, THE CLINICAL BACKGROUND IS ESSENTIAL TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION AND CREDIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT DECISIONS THAT THE CNO/CCO MAKES, WHEN SUCH DECISIONS IMPACT DIRECTLY ON PATIENT CARE DELIVERY.

THE CNO/CCO HAS THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION FOR THE NURSE MANAGERS AND KEY STAFF MEMBERS, TO COORDINATE THE PATIENT CARE, RESOURCES AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENT AND FUNCTIONS AS THE DELEGATE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.