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 .

- 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.

1. 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.

1. Nursing Manpower Planning

Plan optimum staffing levels for:

- ICU / CCU/ER
- Ward nursing
- OT nursing
- Emergency services

Manage nurse-patient ratios and skill mix.

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Work with HR for:

- Nurse hiring
- Campus recruitment
- Lateral hiring
- Succession planning
- Ensure timely closure of critical vacancies.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance

Ensure nursing compliance with:

- NABH
- Infection Control
- Biomedical waste norms
- Statutory documentation
- Clinical audits

Lead nursing readiness during external audits.

1. Nursing Operations & Productivity

Monitor daily operational efficiency:

- Duty rosters
- Overtime
- Shift allocation
- Leave planning
- Float pool utilization

Improve productivity without compromising care.

1. Nursing Documentation & Audit

Ensure timely and accurate:

- Nursing assessments
- Medication charting
- Handover notes
- Critical care documentation

Reduce documentation gaps.

1. Employee Engagement & Retention

Improve nurse retention through:

- Mentoring
- Counseling
- Engagement initiatives
- Recognition programs
- Grievance resolution

Reduce attrition.

1. Interdepartmental Coordination

Collaborate with:

- Medical Superintendent
- Consultants
- Quality
- HRD
- Operations
- Infection Control

Strengthen multidisciplinary care.

1. 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

Perks :

- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Chief Nursing Officer (Kilpauk)
🏢 Frontier Life Line Hospital
📍 Kilpauk