Chief Nursing Officer – Whittier

PIH Health • Whittier, WA

23d

About The Position

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a transformational Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our executive leadership team and drive the next generation of nursing practice, quality, and operational performance. At PIH Health, nursing is more than a profession, it is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. This is a rare opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, advance care delivery innovation, and cultivate a thriving, high-engagement nursing culture within a respected, mission-driven health system. The CNO provides strategic and operational oversight for all nursing services, driving quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance. This leader will play a key role in clinical transformation, technology integration, and development of modern care delivery models that support system growth and workforce sustainability.

Requirements

• Required Skills

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy, operations, and clinical transformation initiatives
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes exceeding national benchmarks
• Strengthen nurse engagement, retention, and shared governance
• Partner with executive leadership and medical staff to advance organizational strategy
• Oversee nursing budgets, staffing models, productivity, and resource stewardship
• Champion evidence-based practice, professional development, and innovation
• Partner with Information Technology department on the implementation of EPIC in nursing areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed