Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The CNO demonstrates executive-level leadership in nursing operations and patient care strategy, and collaborates effectively across disciplines to support quality, safety, and staffing initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire

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.

What This Job Offers

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