Chief Nursing Officer

TLC Management•Marion, IN

21h

About The Position

TLC Management is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide executive leadership, strategic direction and clinical oversight across 21 managed facilities in Indiana, Ohio and Florida. The role advances clinical excellence, resident safety, quality improvement and regulatory compliance while supporting safe, compassionate, resident-centered care. The CNO partners with executive, regional and facility leaders to establish clinical priorities and consistent standards, monitor performance, support facilities facing clinical challenges, and develop nursing leaders. The role includes regular facility visits and collaboration with operational, compliance and human resources leaders on clinical operations, workforce planning and improvement efforts. The CNO advises executive leadership on clinical performance, risks and resource needs.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license, with the ability to obtain and maintain licensure as required for the role.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Significant nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation or a related healthcare setting.
Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical operations across multiple facilities or locations.
Knowledge of clinical quality improvement, resident safety, survey processes and applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience developing clinical leaders and using clinical data to improve performance.
Ability to travel regularly to facilities in Indiana, Ohio and Florida.
Strong clinical judgment, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coach leaders, build relationships and work across teams.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to urgent concerns.
Commitment to resident dignity, compassionate care and team member development.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration or a related field.
Executive or regional clinical leadership experience in a multi-state organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead clinical strategies, policies and standards that support safe, compassionate, resident-centered care.
Provide executive-level oversight of nursing and clinical services across 21 facilities.
Set clinical priorities for Regional Nurse Consultants and support quality, safety and consistent care standards.
Review clinical outcomes, quality measures, audits, incidents and performance data to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate support for facilities experiencing clinical challenges and monitor improvement plans.
Lead and support facility teams with survey readiness, regulatory surveys, plans of correction and follow-up.
Partner with operational and compliance leaders to address clinical risks and applicable regulatory requirements.
Work with the COO to establish expectations, assign accountability, verify corrective actions and demonstrate sustained improvement in outcomes.
Coach and develop regional and facility clinical leaders, including directors of nursing.
Visit facilities regularly to assess clinical operations, build relationships and support local teams.
Partner with Regional Directors of Operations, operational leaders and human resources on workforce planning, recruitment, retention, education and succession planning.
Advise executive leadership on clinical performance, significant concerns, emerging risks and resource needs.
Foster a culture of accountability, respect, communication, appreciation and continuous improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned.