[Hiring] Chief Nursing Officer @Recruit Secure

Role Description

Recruit Secure is partnering with a large, financially stable, and growing healthcare organization to identify an experienced and accomplished Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to serve as a key member of its executive leadership team. This position can be located anywhere.

This executive will provide clinical leadership and oversight to more than 20 Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout a state in the Southeast.

The CNO will lead the organization's nursing strategy and establish policies, programs, and best practices to support the company's mission to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care.

• Transformational leader with a proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing nursing teams.
• Developing future leaders and driving clinical excellence across multi-site operations.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement initiatives, strategic planning, and the development and implementation of innovative clinical programs.
• Extensive knowledge of Skilled Nursing operations, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes.
• Significant experience leading Nursing teams and Regional Clinical Directors in complex healthcare environments.
• Vision, executive presence, and leadership capabilities to implement progressive nursing practices across diverse facilities and cultures.
• Fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with the Executive Management Team to ensure alignment between clinical initiatives and organizational, operational, and financial objectives.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the organization's clinical performance, culture, and continued growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BSN required; MSN or other advanced degree preferred
• 7-10+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
• Minimum of 4-5 years in a senior multi-site leadership role supporting Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Experience supporting Regional Directors of Nursing
• Demonstrated success leading Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and Standards of Care outcomes
• Proven ability to mentor and develop nursing leaders and build high-performing teams
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and change-management skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to travel regularly to facilities within the state (one state)

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