Chief Nursing Officer

Ernest Health•Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) leads the nursing team and serves as a member of the hospital’s executive leadership team and Governing Body. The role oversees nursing and clinical operations, supporting high standards of patient care, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in clinical services. The CNO is responsible for the nursing department’s overall operations, including cost-effective delivery of high-quality patient care, nursing personnel management, and development and implementation of approved department projects and goals. The position also manages waived testing and equipment and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana is an inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses, including stroke, brain or spinal cord injuries, and multiple trauma. Its interdisciplinary team provides personalized rehabilitation care to help restore mobility, communication, and daily living skills. The hospital offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs, as well as channels for employees to share feedback about their work experience.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and ability to ensure adherence to standards set by state agencies, The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise, and appropriate interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience in a hospital nurse management position.
Master’s degree or working toward completion; required or preferred status varies by state.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight for nursing and clinical operations.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and quality metrics.
Recruit, mentor, and retain patient caregivers.
Oversee the nursing department’s overall operations and the high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care.
Manage nursing personnel and develop and implement approved department projects and goals.
Manage waived testing and equipment.
Serve as a member of the hospital Governing Body.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.