Ambulatory CNO: Strategy, Quality & Nursing Innovation

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Ambulatory Chief Nursing Officer to lead ambulatory nursing across the system, shaping strategy and standards for safe, high-quality care in outpatient settings. You will guide strategy, provider collaboration, and workforce development to advance patient experience and outcomes.

The role requires a doctoral-level or equivalent leadership background, Ohio RN licensure, and a track record of large-scale ambulatory transformation in a comprehensive health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible in nursing leadership experience.
• Minimum of three years of senior executive level nursing role.
• Experience leading large multisite ambulatory healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the executive leader for ambulatory nursing across OhioHealth, establishing vision, strategy, priorities, and standards.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive ambulatory nursing strategic plan aligned with organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Translate organizational strategy into measurable nursing and operational outcomes.
• Design team-based models for RNs, LPNs, and medical assistants to work at the top of education and licensure.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Ohio RN licensure

Doctoral degree in nursing, business, healthcare administration, or related discipline

Nurse executive certification (CENP/NEA-BC)

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking an Ambulatory Chief Nursing Officer to lead ambulatory nursing across the system, shaping strategy and standards for safe, high-quality care in outpatient settings. You will guide strategy, provider collaboration, and workforce development to advance patient experience and outcomes.

The role requires a doctoral-level or equivalent leadership background, Ohio RN licensure, and a track record of large-scale ambulatory transformation in a comprehensive health system.