Job Description
Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMC
Address: 1850 Bluegrass AveLouisville, KY 40215
Shift: Job Description Summary: About UofL Health:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical
centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute
and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly
skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered
care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description: Position Summary and Purpose The Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Nursing Executive (CAO/CNE) is a dual-role executive leader
responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of nursing services and administrative functions
across the academic healthcare system. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered
care while advancing academic, research, and clinical integration. The CAO/CNE serves as a key
member of the executive team, driving innovation, operational excellence, and workforce engagement
across all care settings.
Essential Functions: 1. Provide strategic direction for nursing practice, education, and research across the system.
2. Ensure clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based care delivery.
3. Foster a culture of professional development, shared governance, and nursing leadership.
4. Champion initiatives that improve patient outcomes, safety, and experience.
5. Lead operational and administrative functions including clinical operations, support services, and
strategic initiatives.
6. Collaborate with academic partners to align clinical operations with educational and research
missions.
7. Drive performance improvement, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.
8. Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and succession strategies.
9. Serve as a liaison between clinical operations and academic leadership to support interdisciplinary
collaboration.
10. Represent nursing and administrative interests in system-wide planning and decision-making.
11. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance care delivery, patient experience, and organizational
culture.
12. Mentor and develop senior nursing and administrative leaders.
13. Participate in executive governance, strategic planning, and board-level discussions.
14. Ensure alignment with organizational mission, values, and strategic goals.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Qualifications • Strategic and operational leadership in complex healthcare environments.
• Expertise in nursing practice, regulatory standards, and quality improvement. • Strong communication, collaboration, and change management skills. • Ability to lead large teams and drive system-wide initiatives. • Proficiency in data analytics and performance metrics.
Additional Job Description: Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification) Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing. Master's degree in nursing, administration, education, business, or
related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing and healthcare
administration.
Licensure: Active RN license to practice in Kentucky.
Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
Language Ability:
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability:
• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements and evidence-
based practice.
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
Computer Skills:
• Computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint and Word required.
• Data analytic skills required
Additional Responsibilities: • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through
appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients,
residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
UofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and
demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health
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