Chief Nursing Officer

St Bernardine Medical Center; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA, seeks a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to elevate nursing practice across the hospital and affiliated entities.

You will define the vision for clinical excellence, ensure standards are evidence-based, and drive outcomes through strategic leadership. Overseeing nursing operations, policies, and clinical initiatives, you will monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and lead quality improvement efforts to sustain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) and Master's degree in nursing or related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of nursing experience and five (5) years of nurse leadership experience.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA. (Compact license not accepted.)

Responsibilities

• Resource management of staff, materials and finances for nursing operations.
• Direct nursing activities, policies and operational initiatives.
• Monitor clinical standards and regulatory requirements for compliance.
• Drive high-quality, cost-effective patient care throughout the facility.
• Lead competency training and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Staff mentorship

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) and Master's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a strategic leader dedicated to elevating nursing practice across our hospital and integrated business entities. You will be responsible for defining the vision of our clinical excellence, ensuring that all nursing standards remain consistent, compassionate, and evidence-based while driving organizational goals to provide superior patient outcomes and world-class healthcare delivery.

Every day you will oversee the full lifecycle of nursing operations, including the deployment of nursing policies, departmental objectives, and clinical initiatives. Your routine will involve rigorous operational auditing to ensure full regulatory compliance, evaluating performance metrics to identify gaps in care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, improve patient safety protocols, and sustain a high-performance clinical environment.

To be successful in this role, you will bring extensive experience in nursing administration, a comprehensive understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory standards, and the ability to drive large-scale organizational change. We are looking for a visionary leader with a background in clinical quality improvement who demonstrates exceptional decision-making, staff mentorship skills, and a steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care throughout our hospital network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation of staff, materials, and finances to ensure the efficient operation of the nursing department.
• Strategic Planning: Direct all nursing activities and develop department-wide policies, objectives, and operational initiatives.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Monitor departmental operations to ensure strict adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Patient Care Delivery: Drive the provision of high-quality, cost-effective nursing care throughout the facility.
• Performance Oversight: Supervise nursing staff performance to maintain clinical excellence and professional standards.
• Professional Development: Lead competency training and coordinate ongoing process improvement and quality enhancement efforts.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of nursing experience and five (5) years of nurse leadership experience.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA. (Compact license not accepted.)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA's "Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement", recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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