Chief Nursing Officer

SEM Southeastern Regional Medical Center; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope Atlanta is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical nursing services, drive strategic growth, and advance high-reliability patient care across the oncology network. The role demands an executive-nursing background with a track record of transformation and strong focus on quality and patient experience.

The CNO will guide staffing models, workforce planning, and clinical policy, collaborating with executive leadership to align nursing goals with enterprise strategy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; Master’s is preferred.
• RN license active in GA or eligibility to obtain within 6 months.
• At least 15 years nursing experience, 10+ years in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and vision for clinical nursing services and staffing models.
• Lead nursing operations, clinical practice, policy, and patient engagement across care continuum.
• Partner with medical leadership to improve clinical operations, outcomes, and safety.
• Drive workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and market analysis in a Magnet-enabled environment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Executive leadership

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑toughening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate: We’re looking for our next Chief Nursing Officer. This is more than a nursing leadership opportunity. We’re seeking a Chief Nursing Officer who is energized by transformation, growth, and building for the future. Our ideal leader brings:

• Significant inpatient and outpatient hospital experience with a focus in cancer
• Executive nursing leadership experience
• A track record of transformation and growth
• A passion for developing high‑performing clinical teams
• A strong commitment to quality, patient experience, and operational excellence

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a member of the hospital Executive Leadership Team and advance organizational goals and objectives. Represent the voice of nursing in organizational planning and decision‑making across the continuum. Align patient care services goals with the strategic direction of City of Hope Atlanta. Set the strategy and vision for clinical services, future growth, high reliability, nursing resources, staffing models, and daily resource allocation.

Business Outcomes

Lead nursing operations, clinical nursing practice, clinical policy, and patient engagement across the care continuum. Participate in resource allocation and mentor nursing leaders in financial and operational leadership. Establish workforce‑productivity and staffing standards and partner with Talent on workforce planning, succession, recruitment, retention, and market analysis. Hold leaders accountable for policy, regulatory, quality, and operational requirements and partner with Supply Chain on product standardization.

Leadership in the Health Care Environment

Guide the development, implementation, monitoring, and sustainability of clinical best practices. Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and enterprise clinical leadership to improve clinical operations and outcomes. Advance evidence‑based standards, patient‑care expectations, care‑delivery models, accreditation, regulation, and patient safety. Seek opportunities to increase City of Hope’s presence and influence in healthcare.

Communication and Relationship Building

Represent the patient‑care and nursing perspective to governing bodies and external audiences. Create and sustain a Magnet culture that attracts and retains clinicians. Build credibility and trust with enterprise leaders, boards, medical staff, clinical staff, and other stakeholders. Use shared‑governance principles, develop academic partnerships, and strengthen interprofessional collaboration and long‑term workforce planning.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate and Master’s degree required; one of which must be in Nursing
• Current registered nurse license required.
• Licensed in the state of GA or the ability to obtain said license within 6 months.
• Fifteen (15) years nursing experience, with ten (10) years in a nursing leadership role.

Preferred Education

Doctorate in nursing or related field (i.e., PhD, DNP or comparable)

Preferred Experience

Leadership experience within a Magnet organization

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life‑toughening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.