Cardiology and Cardiac Nursing

Chief Nursing Officer

At the top of nursing management positions within a healthcare organization is the position of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or sometimes referred to as Chief Nurse Executive (CNE). The CNO's role is complex and requires several years of nursing and leadership experience to be up to the task. They are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activity within the nursing department by being the spokesperson for nurses while planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of nursing and patient care services. Chief Nursing Officers take into consideration the business perspective of the hospital system, best practice, and the needs of nursing staff while facilitating efficient and effective departmental operations. Today's CNOs are frequently involved in implementing the nursing department budget while achieving consistent quality patient outcomes and adhering to healthcare delivery guidelines and standards.