Chief Clinical Officer

ALIGN Executive Search; Hawaii; On-site; USD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ALIGN Executive Search is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to lead clinical strategy across Hawaii's healthcare continuum, including long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, and assisted living. You will drive quality, regulatory compliance, and growth while shaping a family-owned organization's next chapter.

You will report to the executive team and build future clinical leaders, advancing resident-centered care and outcomes in a stable, growth-oriented environment in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 10 years of progressive nursing leadership across multiple clinical service lines.
• Current RN license in any U.S. state.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and manage complex operations.
• Experience developing and executing strategies to improve clinical quality, patient outcomes, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight across long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, assisted living, and care management.
• Establish clinical standards, policies, and best practices to ensure high-quality care.
• Align clinical strategy with organizational goals and growth initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and resident-centered care.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand and strengthen care offerings; drive sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

RN license (active)

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Healthcare. Live in Paradise.

Location: Hawaii | Relocation Assistance Available

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity in Paradise

Imagine building the future of healthcare while living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. This is your opportunity to join a highly respected, family-owned healthcare organization in Hawaii that has spent more than 40 years delivering exceptional care to its communities.

We are seeking an accomplished, visionary Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to lead clinical strategy, elevate care delivery, and drive sustainable growth across a diverse portfolio of healthcare services, including long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, assisted living, and care management.

This is more than a senior leadership position. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established, financially and operationally stable organization that is entering an exciting period of growth. With a long history of stable leadership, ample resources, and a reputation as one of the market's most respected employers, the organization offers the rare combination of professional opportunity, organizational stability, and an exceptional quality of life.

And the setting? Hawaii.

Beautiful beaches, breathtaking landscapes, a welcoming community, and a relaxed island lifestyle await.

Why Join Us?

A Legacy of Excellence and Stability

With more than four decades of experience, this established organization has built a strong reputation for quality care, trusted relationships, and dependable leadership. Join a company with a proven track record, the resources to support its vision, and the stability to pursue long-term success.

A Respected Leader in the Market

Be part of an organization widely regarded as a top employer in its market. Its reputation reflects a longstanding commitment to its people, its residents, and the communities it serves.

Family-Owned Values, Resident-First Care

Work in a family-owned and operated organization where residents are more than a census number and clinical quality is more than a metric. The focus remains on compassionate, person-centered care, strong relationships, and doing what is right for the people who depend on us.

Growth, Innovation, and Opportunity

Help guide the next chapter of a stable organization with ambitious growth plans. You will have the opportunity to strengthen existing services, expand clinical capabilities, develop future leaders, and improve outcomes across multiple lines of care.

A Lifestyle Unlike Any Other

Trade the ordinary for extraordinary. Enjoy Hawaii's stunning beaches, tropical scenery, outdoor adventures, and laid-back island lifestyle while building a rewarding career. Whether you enjoy ocean activities, hiking, exploring local culture, or simply embracing a slower pace of life, Hawaii offers an exceptional setting to call home.

Relocation Support to Help You Get Here

Making a move to Hawaii is a significant decision, and relocation assistance is available to help make the transition more attainable. Bring your leadership experience to an organization where you can make a difference—and enjoy the opportunity to build a life in paradise.

The Opportunity: Chief Clinical Officer

Reporting to executive leadership, the Chief Clinical Officer will provide strategic and operational oversight across the organization's full continuum of care. This leader will ensure clinical excellence, strengthen operational performance, develop clinical talent, and position the organization for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Clinical Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational oversight across all business lines, including long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, assisted living, and care management.
• Establish and advance clinical standards, policies, and best practices that promote consistent, high-quality care across the organization.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to align clinical strategy with organizational goals, business performance, and future growth initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and resident-centered care.

Growth and Strategic Development

• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand and strengthen the organization's various lines of care.
• Develop and implement strategies that support sustainable growth while maintaining clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate clinical service performance, emerging community needs, and opportunities to enhance the organization's reach and impact.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop innovative approaches to care delivery that support long-term organizational success.

Clinical Excellence and Workforce Development

• Elevate clinical education, staff training, and professional development across all service lines.
• Build and implement programs that strengthen clinical competencies, improve consistency of care, and support the development of future clinical leaders.
• Promote evidence-based practices and a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Support clinical teams in delivering compassionate, safe, effective, and person-centered care.

Community Health and Patient Outcomes

• Develop and implement strategies to improve health outcomes across the communities served.
• Drive sustainable improvements in community health, care coordination, and continuity of care.
• Identify opportunities to reduce preventable hospitalizations and readmissions, address health disparities, and improve the overall patient and resident experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to advance integrated, outcomes-focused care.

Performance Management and Quality Improvement

• Establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure clinical effectiveness and operational performance.
• Track and improve metrics such as hospital readmission rates, health disparities, patient and resident satisfaction, and other relevant quality outcomes.
• Use clinical data, trend analysis, and performance insights to identify improvement opportunities and guide strategic decisions.
• Ensure accountability for measurable, sustainable improvements in care quality, clinical outcomes, and service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• At least 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience across multiple clinical service lines.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical operations in both home health and long-term care settings.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams, manage complex operations, and implement organization-wide clinical initiatives.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategies that improve clinical quality, patient outcomes, and operational performance.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• A visible, collaborative leader who inspires confidence, develops talent, and builds strong relationships across clinical and operational teams.
• A strategic thinker who can balance high-quality patient care with organizational growth and operational priorities.
• A data-driven decision-maker who uses KPIs and measurable outcomes to guide improvement.
• A passionate advocate for resident dignity, compassionate care, and community health.
• A growth-minded executive who embraces innovation while respecting the values and traditions of a family-owned organization.

Make an Impact. Build a Legacy. Live in Hawaii.

The Chief Clinical Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an established healthcare organization with deep roots in its community and a clear vision for continued growth.

This is your chance to bring your expertise to an organization that values stability, invests in its future, and puts resident care first - all while enjoying the extraordinary lifestyle that Hawaii has to offer.

If you are ready to lead with purpose, advance clinical excellence, and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents, patients, and communities, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Your next great career chapter - a remarkable new lifestyle - could be waiting in Hawaii.