Chief Nurse Executive

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Chief Nurse Executive to lead Nursing Services across the Medical Center, including acute, trauma/ER, psychiatric, and long-term care. This executive role reports to the CEO and collaborates with system leadership to advance patient care and staff development.

The ideal candidate holds NLN/CCNE accreditation, a CA RN license, and at least seven years of progressive nursing management experience, with a preference for a BSN or higher and a master's

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible nursing management/administration experience.
• Valid California RN license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates Nursing Services operations across multiple sites.
• Integrates nursing with medical and ancillary services to improve outcomes.
• Develops and implements nursing policy and patient care standards.
• Oversees staffing, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Nursing management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Policy development

Financial planning

Education

RN license California

NLN/CCNE accredited program

BSN or higher

Masters in Nursing Administration / Healthcare Administration (desirable)

Job description

Chief Nurse Executive Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Oakland, CA
• Executive
• Hospital Administration
• Full Time - Day
• Management
• $169.90 - $283.16/per hour
• Req #: 45010-33485
• FTE: 1
• Posted: October 14, 2026

Summary

Under general direction, the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and administers the operations and programs of the Nursing Services component of the Alameda Health System. This includes multi-site responsibility for service delivery activities, services which include acute care and trauma /ER services, psychiatric services, long-term care, rehabilitation, ambulatory care, reporting directly to and collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer, or designee.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Develops and assures the implementation and accurate interpretation of nursing policies and procedures.

2. Integrates nursing service activities with medical services, ancillary services, and the service components of health care delivery; actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to cooperatively and creatively deal with operational issues.

3. Monitors, interprets and influences health care financing legislation and policy.

4. Oversees the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of systems to monitor and improve patient care outcomes.

5. Plans and forecasts financial needs for the nursing services of the Medical Center.

6. Effectively manages and monitors the use of products, equipment and services for patient care.

7. Promotes a continuum of care for patients, family and the community.

8. Acts as a patient/family/community associate and advocates health promotion practices and education.

9. Provides an environment for continuous quality improvement, integrates the continuous quality improvement process within the Nursing Service.

10. Provides leadership in the redesign of health care delivery systems.

11. Establishes standards and policies regarding the provision of patient care.

12. Interprets and implements plans to assess the environmental issues that impact patient care.

13. Defines and develops health care programs and services to restore health and prevent illness.

14. Ensures the appropriate use and integration of patient care technology.

15. Reduces risks to the patient or organization through effective management strategies.

16. Understands and manages regulatory and licensure requirements and ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and standards.

17. Utilizes personnel in an appropriate and cost-effective manner in the provision of health care services.

18. Develop and implement effective strategies to promote optimal staff retention.

19. Develop and implement effective strategies for recruitment of qualified staff.

20. Participates in decision regarding fair and equitable personnel and pay practices.

21. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program through National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or health care related field; Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration, Business Administration or Health Care Administration is desirable.

Required Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in nursing management and/or administration.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.