Chief Nursing Officer

Encompass Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

401(k) and employee stock purchase

FSAs/HSAs

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to oversee the quality of nursing care across its inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. You will guide policy, program development, and staffing strategies to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a patient-focused, team-driven culture.

The role requires RN licensure, leadership experience, and commitment to regulatory standards, with potential for advanced nursing credentials.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
• BLS certification is required, ACLS preferred.
• Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting eligibility.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher, per state regulations.
• Advanced degree or plan to obtain an advanced degree per state regulation.
• Five years of inpatient hospital experience.
• Two years of recent Nursing Management with 24-hour accountability and budget oversight.
• May require weekdays/weekends/evenings/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outcomes.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures to assess, evaluate, and meet nursing care needs.
• Act as nursing representative on committees such as Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics.
• Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Cultivate a culture that empowers the hospital to meet its mission and exceed goals, communicating it to staff.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize staffing matrices considering patient acuity and budget NHPPD, integrating data to inform decisions.
• Celebrate staff and patient achievements along the way.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

CRRN planning

Leadership in nursing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Advanced nursing degree

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer

Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in‑patient rehabilitation hospitals, where you will contribute to patients’ well‑being through compassionate care and play a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. As Chief Nursing Officer, you will be responsible for the quality of nursing care provided by staff, fostering a patient‑focused, team‑oriented culture, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient‑focused, team‑oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients’ needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
• Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital’s mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
• Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
• Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
• Advanced degree or plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent (within the last five years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24‑hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for 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.
• Vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

EEO Statement

Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 professionals. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.