Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Full-Time | Days

The Staff Pad•Manchester, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed healthcare organization in Manchester, TN and we are looking to hire a dynamic and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to shape the future of nursing and elevate the quality of care across the organization. As a key member of the leadership team, the CNO will oversee all aspects of nursing operations, ensure the highest standards of clinical quality and regulatory compliance, empower nursing teams to deliver safe, compassionate, resident-centered care, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
BSN, MSN, Master of Healthcare Administration, or MBA
5+ years of nursing management experience at the director level
Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a rural or small hospital setting
Strong clinical expertise combined with strategic leadership vision
Proven ability to drive meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, home health, or hospital settings highly valued

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all Nursing Service employees
Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, management, and medical staff to advance the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, operational plans, and policies
Oversee the clinical and administrative operations of Nursing Services
Direct nursing service planning, staffing, budgeting, operations, and performance
Coordinate ancillary services and departments to support facility goals
Collaborate with Finance and other departments to achieve organizational objectives
Provide leadership oversight for other departments as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer