Chief Nursing Officer

Ernest Health, Inc.; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO plan

HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability (short & long)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Ernest Health, seeks a dynamic Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical operations with a focus on patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will be a key member of the hospital's executive team, guiding high standards of care and staff engagement.

The CNO will drive performance improvement, cost-effective care, and ongoing professional development while maintaining a culture of compassion and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required. ALCS certification required in TX.
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field with administrative experience; or BSN with nursing administration experience; or 4+ years in nursing administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for nursing and clinical operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, and quality metrics.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain compassionate patient caregivers.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

ALCS TX

Education

Master's in nursing (admin)

BSN with admin experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

L Leadership | Clinical Excellence | Patient-Centered Care

About Us: Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital located in Stockton, CA

- is a modern inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to restoring hope and function for patients after life-changing injuries or illnesses.

Our hospital provides specialized rehab services for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery recovery, and other complex conditions. With a caring team of certified rehabilitation nurses and licensed therapists, we deliver intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on compassionate, effective care that helps patients regain independence and quality of life.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead our nursing team in delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and operational excellence. The CNO will serve as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in clinical services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all nursing and clinical operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, and quality metrics.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain compassionate patient caregivers.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state Registered Nurse license required.
• Current CPR certification required. ALCS certification required in TX.
• Master’s degree in nursing or a related field with at least one year of experience in administration; or
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field with at least two years of experience in nursing administration; or
• At least four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision, with evidence of continuing education directly related to the job specifications.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise, and appropriate interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall operations of the nursing department, including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursing personnel, and developing and implementing approved department projects and goals. Responsible for management of waived testing and equipment. May supervise other departments or services that provides clinical care or services to patients. The CNO is a member of the hospital Governing Body. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $210,000.00/Yr.