Chief Nursing Officer

Clinical Magnet; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive performance-based bonus

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending and health savings

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Clinical Magnet seeks a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will lead patient-centered care, collaborate with medical, clinical, and therapy teams, and drive quality initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes development of nursing programs, staffing models, and accountability across the nursing department, with opportunities for bonuses and merit increases

Qualifications

• RN license required in accordance with state regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required; advanced degree preferred where regulations allow.
• Advanced degree or equivalent knowledge; CRRN certification encouraged within eligibility period.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient hospital experience; 2 years in nursing management within last 5 years.
• Experience with 24-hour nursing accountability, budgeting, policy/procedure development, and disciplinary processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to foster patient-focused culture.
• Develop and implement nursing programs, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as nursing representative on hospital committees (Governing Body, Quality Council, etc.).
• Lead quality, safety, outcomes, and patient experience improvement initiatives.
• Foster inclusive, accountable workplace; motivate and develop staff.
• Ensure staffing aligns with patient acuity, budget goals, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze clinical data to identify improvements and wellness programs.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Advanced degree

CRRN certification

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Clinical Magnet is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide strategic nursing leadership within a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This is an opportunity for a proven nursing leader to shape clinical excellence, develop high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact on patients working toward greater independence.

This leader will have accountability for nursing services, partnering closely with physicians, therapists, clinical leadership, and hospital administration to ensure exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and strong clinical outcomes.

This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity!

Why Choose This Opportunity

• Leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation organization
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on patient outcomes
• Opportunity to influence nursing strategy, quality initiatives, and clinical programs
• Strong professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Merit-based salary increases
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Culture centered around teamwork, empathy, accountability, and professional growth

The Opportunity

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services within the hospital.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and therapy teams to create a patient-focused, team-oriented culture.
• Develop and implement nursing programs, policies, and procedures that ensure patient needs are appropriately assessed, treated, and met.
• Serve as the nursing representative on key hospital committees, including Governing Body, Quality Council, Medical Executive, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees.
• Lead initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall patient experience.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful workplace that empowers nurses and clinical staff to perform at their highest level.
• Establish accountability across the nursing department while motivating, developing, and recognizing team members.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize staffing models that account for patient acuity while maintaining appropriate staffing levels and budgetary goals.
• Analyze clinical and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and develop programs that promote wellness and prevent complications.
• Partner with hospital leadership to achieve organizational goals and advance the hospital's mission.
• Celebrate the accomplishments of both patients and staff while building a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in accordance with applicable state regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required, unless otherwise specified by state regulation
• Advanced degree, plans to obtain an advanced degree, or equivalent knowledge and skills as required by applicable regulations
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Commitment to obtaining CRRN certification within one year of meeting eligibility requirements
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing management experience within the last 5 years
• Experience with 24-hour nursing accountability, FTE management, policy and procedure development, budgeting, and employee disciplinary processes
• Strong leadership, communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, or other scheduled shifts as needed

Additional earning potential includes eligibility for quarterly performance-based bonuses and merit-based salary increases.

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

Make Your Next Leadership Move Count

If you're an accomplished nursing leader ready to take ownership of clinical excellence, develop exceptional teams, and make a measurable difference in inpatient rehabilitation, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Keywords

Chief Nursing Officer, CNO, Nursing Executive, Nursing Director, Director of Nursing, VP Nursing, Vice President Nursing, Nursing Leadership, RN, Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Rehabilitation, Rehab Hospital, Hospital Leadership, Clinical Operations, Nursing Administration