Associate Regional CNO

Encompass Health Corporation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Company-matching 401(k) and employee株式

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant community of mission-driven co

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking an Associate Regional CNO to shape nursing leadership across the region and collaborate with hospital leaders on care processes. This role focuses on enhancing workflow, staff development, and patient experience, with a focus on high‑quality, compassionate care.

The Associate Regional CNO will mentor CNOs, coordinate with hospital CEOs, and drive staffing and policy initiatives to sustain safe, efficient patient care across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure applicable to state regulations.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Five years of inpatient hospital experience.
• Two years of recent CNO experience with responsibilities including 24 hour accountability, budgetary oversight, and policy/procedure development.
• Minimum 1 year of employment with the company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Regional CNO on assignments and action plans for individual hospitals.
• Coach and mentor CNOs on being an advocate and voice for nursing department.
• Coordinate activities with the hospital CEO.
• Review nurse leadership structure at assigned hospital.
• Set expectations for accountability of nurse leader roles with role clarification or changes if needed.
• Review staffing /scheduling for challenges, vacancies, and turnover.
• Assess department interactions and evaluate efficiency of interdisciplinary team relationships.
• Evaluate the working relationship between nurses and physicians and coach/mentor if needed.
• Assess and promote senior team interaction/support.
• Coordinate CNO Preceptor Program for the region.
• Round on unit and identify what is working well and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize patient satisfaction data to implement processes to improve the patient experience.
• Assess compliance with programs and practices such as STOP, API, bedside report, and rounding.
• Work with hospital leadership, representing regional and national nursing expectations.
• Assess orientation for new RNs and ensure onboarding is followed.
• Assess whether Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations are being followed.
• Review staffing matrix and acuities compared to actual staffing.
• Ensure appropriate nursing personnel to provide safe patient care are present/assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Associate Regional CNO Career Opportunity

As an Associate Regional CNO, you'll help shape the future of nursing by supporting leaders, strengthening care processes, and fostering a culture where teams feel connected and empowered. You'll partner with hospitals across the region to guide nurse leaders, improve workflows, and ensure patients receive the compassionate, high‑quality care they deserve. It's a meaningful opportunity to build a career close to home and heart-one where your leadership truly makes a difference for caregivers, patients, and entire communities.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Associate Regional CNO you've always aspired to be

• Coordinate with Regional CNO on assignments and action plans for individual hospitals.
• Coach and mentor CNOs on being an advocate and voice for nursing department.
• Coordinate activities with the hospital CEO.
• Review nurse leadership structure at assigned hospital.
• Set expectations for accountability of nurse leader roles with role clarification or changes if needed.
• Review staffing /scheduling for challenges, vacancies, and turnover.
• Assess department interactions and evaluate efficiency of interdisciplinary team relationships.
• Evaluate the working relationship between nurses and physicians and coach/mentor if needed.
• Assess and promote senior team interaction/support.
• Coordinate CNO Preceptor Program for the region.
• Round on unit and identify what is working well and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize patient satisfaction data to implement processes to improve the patient experience.
• Assess compliance with programs and practices such as STOP, API, bedside report, and rounding.
• Work with hospital leadership, representing regional and national nursing expectations.
• Assess orientation for new RNs and ensure onboarding is followed (1, 3, 6 months and annual check-in).
• Assess whether Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations are being followed.
• Review staffing matrix and acuities compared to actual staffing.
• Ensure appropriate nursing personnel to provide safe patient care are present/assigned.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure appropriate to state of residence regulations or home based hospital required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent CNO experience (within the last 5 years upon hire) with responsibilities including 24 hour accountability, FTE Management, policy and procedure development, budgetary oversight, and disciplinary action oversight.
• Minimum 1 year of employment with the company.