Chief Nursing Officer

HCP Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Account Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation and Sick Leave

FMLA and Special Leave Options

Retirement Savings Plans

Municipal Credit Union Membership

Job summary

HCP Talent is seeking a Chief Nurse Officer in New York City to lead nursing operations, education, and quality initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure high-quality patient care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing nursing performance, implementing best practices, and managing nursing training programs. An RN license and a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, along with substantial nursing and managerial experience, are required. Excellent benefits include health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New York State RN license.
• Eight years of nursing experience, including six years in administration or management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day nursing operations and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Lead the development and implementation of nursing education programs.
• Plan and direct clinical performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing Operations Management

Quality Assurance

Staff Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration or related field

Job description

a major New York City health system is seeking a Chief Nurse Officer to lead facility-wide nursing operations, education, strategy, and quality initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the system’s Chief Nursing Executive, this leader will oversee nursing performance, implement standardized best practices, and ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day nursing operations and ensure patient satisfaction, staff engagement, quality care, and financial goals are met.
• Lead the development and implementation of nursing education programs, operational standards, and organizational policies.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives that align with system-wide objectives.
• Present research and evidence-based recommendations to strengthen nursing practice and promote a collaborative, information-sharing environment.
• Partner with senior leadership, medical staff, and cross-functional departments to develop and integrate clinical strategies, nursing policies, and operational standards.
• Direct nursing training programs and oversee recruitment, development, credentialing, competency reviews, and retention of nursing personnel.
• Foster strong labor-management partnerships, participate in union forums, and maintain effective communication with nurse leaders and staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, comprehensive patient care and ongoing assessment of equipment, systems, and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, legislation, and nursing standards; address bioethical, public policy, and legal issues impacting patient care.
• Plan and administer operating, staffing, and capital budgets; oversee financial performance and expense controls.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC)Additional Leave Options
• Retirement Savings Plans (NYCERS, VDC, TDA 403B, 457, NYCE IRA)
• Additional Savings Plan Options
• Municipal Credit Union (MCU) Membership

Qualifications

• Valid New York State RN license
• Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration or a related field
• Eight (8) years of nursing experience, including six (6) years in administration or management