Chief Nursing Officer

Clinical Management Consultants; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive incentives

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision &

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is assisting in recruiting a Chief Nursing Officer for a premier acute care hospital. The role leads all nursing operations across inpatient and clinical service lines, directing strategic growth, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CNO will collaborate with executives, medical staff, and frontline caregivers to strengthen governance, workforce engagement, and leadership development while advancing

Qualifications

• Senior-level nursing leadership experience in acute care.
• Demonstrated quality improvement and patient safety leadership.
• Strategic planning and operational oversight across multiple service lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing operations across inpatient and clinical service lines.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic growth and governance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and workforce engagement.
• Mentor and develop nursing leaders; succession planning.
• Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of patient safety.

Skills

Executive leadership

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nurse Executive certification (NEA-BC)

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer – Step into a transformative executive leadership opportunity where vision, innovation, and compassion come together to shape the future of patient care at a thriving acute care hospital.

The Chief Nursing Officer will join a respected, mission-driven healthcare organization known for delivering exceptional patient outcomes, fostering a culture of safety, and embracing forward-thinking clinical innovation. This hospital has earned recognition for quality performance, patient satisfaction, and nursing excellence, supported by modernized facilities and advanced healthcare technologies. With strong interdisciplinary collaboration, shared governance, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, the Chief Nursing Officer will lead within an environment that values transparency, accountability, and measurable results. Continued investment in clinical programs, cutting-edge equipment, and workforce wellbeing initiatives reflects the organization’s dedication to both patient-first care and professional fulfillment.

The Chief Nursing Officer will oversee all nursing operations across inpatient and clinical service lines, guiding high-performing teams through strategic growth, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety advancements. Partnering closely with executive leadership, the Chief Nursing Officer will drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, and long-term planning. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive will support nursing leaders, managers, and frontline staff while promoting mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development. The hospital fosters a welcoming environment with experienced, collaborative nurses and a diverse interdisciplinary team including physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and clinical support professionals who work cohesively to deliver outstanding care.

Located in beautiful southeast Texas, the Chief Nursing Officer will enjoy a vibrant coastal lifestyle with access to scenic outdoor recreation, waterfront activities, and year-round warm weather. The region offers a welcoming community atmosphere, affordable housing options, and a cost of living below many major metropolitan areas. Residents appreciate convenient access to regional airports, strong public and private school systems, growing higher education opportunities, and a dynamic local economy supported by healthcare, energy, and technology sectors. From fresh Gulf Coast cuisine and lively music festivals to parks, nature preserves, and family-friendly attractions, southeast Texas provides a balanced blend of relaxation, culture, and professional opportunity.

The Chief Nursing Officer will receive competitive executive compensation along with a comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, executive incentives, and relocation assistance where applicable.