Opportunity

McLaren Health Care, a premier $7B integrated delivery system serving Michigan, is seeking an operationally adept Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) over its state-of-the-art Greater Lansing Hospital, which opened its new campus in 2022.

Reporting directly to the McLaren Greater Lansing Chief Executive Officer, this executive will partner with hospital leadership and the system CNO to drive quality, efficiency, and standardization across all nursing functions within the 224-bed tertiary teaching hospital. Key priorities include working with Human Resources to improve nursing employee engagement as well as identifying and leading initiatives that drive Greater Lansing to the next level of nursing outcomes and service standards including throughput, discharge planning, and patient satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Patient Care Services and CNO has been delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability by the Chief Executive Officer for providing the leadership and clinical expertise necessary to ensure the successful 24 hour operation of the medical center’s nursing services essential to the delivery of health care for McLaren Greater Lansing. In the absence of the Vice President of Patient Care Services, a Patient Care Director or Manager is appointed to act on behalf of VP. In addition, there is an Administrative Nursing Supervisor to cover the organization. The Vice President of Patient Care Services collaborates with MGL leaders to plan, organize, staff, direct, evaluate, and ensure patient care functions, maintaining a collaborative relationship with the medical staff to assist with the development of clinical services and the provision of quality patient care.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration or related field completed within one year of assuming this role.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan, or ability to transfer from another state.