Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health • Jacksonville, FL

7h

About The Position

We are hiring a Chief Nursing Officer Your experience matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. More about our team The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the nursing department. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and nursing staff development within a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Requirements

• Applicants who demonstrate executive-level leadership in nursing operations and patient care strategy and collaborate effectively across disciplines to support quality, safety, and staffing initiatives.
• Education: Master’s degree preferred and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a plan to complete a master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare administration/management, including at least two years in senior nursing leadership.
• Minimum five years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care setting.
• License: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Certifications: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing staff performs all aspects of patient care in a safe, high-quality environment that minimizes risk and error.
• Develop and manage the nursing department budget in collaboration with the CEO and Controller, including oversight of personnel, equipment, and supply costs.
• Manage staffing plans, monitor nursing hours per patient day, and uphold nursing performance standards.
• Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and support professional development, including CRRN certification for eligible nurses.
• Analyze risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and outcomes to drive continuous performance improvement; share findings with nursing staff.
• Lead management activities such as hiring, interviewing, evaluating, and counseling nursing personnel.
• Ensure medical records reflect accurate, complete, and timely documentation, including documentation of medical necessity and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive