Chief Nursing Officer

Ernest Health•Stockton, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead its nursing team and support exceptional clinical outcomes and operational excellence. The CNO is a member of the hospital’s executive leadership team and Governing Body, and is responsible for nursing department operations, patient-care quality and cost effectiveness, nursing personnel, and approved departmental projects and goals. The role may also supervise other departments or services providing clinical care. The CNO integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and oversees waived testing and equipment. Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Stockton, California, providing specialized rehabilitation for conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic surgery recovery. It is part of Ernest Health’s network and focuses on helping patients regain independence and quality of life. The position is full-time. The stated annual salary range is $175,000 to $210,000. Benefits include medical plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, wellness programs, and earned time off.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a master’s degree in nursing or a related field and at least one year of administrative experience; a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field and at least two years of nursing administration experience; or at least four years of nursing administration or supervision experience with evidence of continuing education directly related to the job specifications.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state agencies and TJC and 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.

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 departmental projects and goals.
Manage waived testing and equipment.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Potentially supervise other departments or services that provide clinical care or services to patients.