Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the nursing department in a rehabilitation hospital setting. The role drives high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and fiscal management through strategic oversight of staffing, risk management, and quality initiatives.

The CNO will partner with executive leadership to develop budgets, oversee staffing plans, support CRRN-certified staff, and ensure complete and timely medical records while promoting a culture of

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty.
• Current unrestricted RN license required.
• CRRN certification preferred or to be obtained within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the nursing department.
• Develop and manage the department budget with senior leadership.
• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, and performance standards.
• Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and CRRN development.
• Ensure accurate medical records and care plans documentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Healthcare administration

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree preferred

BSN with master's plan

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Position Summary

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the nursing department. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and nursing staff development within a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Essential Functions

• Ensure nursing staff performs all aspects of patient care in a safe, high-quality environment that minimizes risk and error.
• Develop and manage the nursing department budget in collaboration with the CEO and Controller, including oversight of personnel, equipment, and supply costs.
• Manage staffing plans, monitor nursing hours per patient day, and uphold nursing performance standards.
• Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and support professional development, including CRRN certification for eligible nurses.
• Analyze risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and outcomes to drive continuous performance improvement; share findings with nursing staff.
• Lead management activities such as hiring, interviewing, evaluating, and counseling nursing personnel.
• Ensure medical records reflect accurate, complete, and timely documentation, including documentation of medical necessity and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Demonstrates executive-level leadership in nursing operations and patient care strategy.

Collaborates effectively across disciplines to support quality, safety, and staffing initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Master's degree preferred and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a plan to complete a master's degree in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty.

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare administration/management, including at least two years in senior nursing leadership. Minimum five years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care setting.

License: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Certifications: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire