Job Description
Job Description
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Salary: $145,000+ + Quarterly Bonus Potential
This is a strong leadership opportunity for a seasoned nursing executive ready to lead clinical operations within a 40-bed hospital setting. You'll have full oversight of Nursing and Respiratory Therapy, driving quality care, operational performance, and team development.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across nursing services
- Oversee staffing, patient care delivery, and clinical outcomes
- Lead and develop a team of 9 direct reports, including Nurse Manager, Supervisors, Educator, and Infection Prevention
- Ensure regulatory compliance and drive performance improvement initiatives
- Partner with leadership to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
What You Bring
- RN required; BSN and Master's degree required (MSN if no BSN)
- CRRN required upon hire
- 5+ years hospital experience with 2+ years in nursing leadership (Director level or above preferred)
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage both strategy and day-to-day operations
Additional Details
- Monday–Friday schedule with weekend/night on-call
- Current ADC ~35
This role is ideal for a hands-on, collaborative CNO who thrives in a smaller hospital environment and is passionate about leading teams, improving outcomes, and driving clinical excellence.