Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

LongTerm Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing and clinical operations across a growing portfolio of skilled nursing and post-acute facilities. This executive role shapes clinical strategy, mentors nursing leaders, and drives quality outcomes across multiple states.

You will oversee regional clinical directors and directors of nursing, ensuring CMS compliance, survey readiness, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes and resident satisfaction across

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing (RN).
• BSN is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in executive or regional leadership in Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities with geographically dispersed teams.
• Extensive CMS regulations, survey processes, quality measures, and reimbursement knowledge.
• Record of improving clinical outcomes, compliance, and nursing leadership performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for nursing and clinical operations across multi-state facilities.
• Lead and mentor Regional Clinical Directors and Directors of Nursing.
• Develop and implement organization-wide clinical strategies to improve outcomes and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure CMS/state/federal regulatory compliance and survey readiness across facilities.
• Drive Five-Star ratings, infection control, rehospitalization, and falls reduction improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, HR, and executives to boost clinical performance and growth.
• Standardize best practices while supporting individual facility needs.
• Lead QAPI initiatives and support acquisitions and new facility integrations.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

RN Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Multi-site oversight

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Multi-State Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care Organization

Lead Clinical Excellence Across a Growing Healthcare Organization

We are seeking an accomplished, visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing and clinical operations across our expanding portfolio of skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape clinical strategy, mentor exceptional nursing leaders, improve quality outcomes, and drive excellence across multiple states.

If you are an experienced healthcare executive with a passion for clinical excellence, regulatory success, leadership development, and improving resident outcomes, we invite you to join our leadership team.

What You'll Do

As our Chief Nursing Officer, you will:

• Provide executive leadership for all nursing and clinical operations across a multi-state portfolio of skilled nursing facilities.

• Lead and mentor Regional Clinical Directors, Directors of Nursing, and other clinical leaders.

• Develop and implement organization-wide clinical strategies that improve quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations while maintaining survey readiness across all facilities.

• Drive improvements in Five-Star Quality Ratings, infection prevention, rehospitalization rates, pressure injury prevention, falls reduction, and other key quality metrics.

• Partner with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and executive leadership to improve clinical performance and organizational growth.

• Standardize clinical best practices while supporting the unique needs of individual facilities.

• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Support acquisitions, new facility integrations, and organizational expansion.

• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

• BSN required.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.

• At least 5 years of executive or regional leadership experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, or Post-Acute Care.

• Experience overseeing multiple facilities and leading geographically dispersed clinical teams.

• Extensive knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, quality measures, reimbursement, and skilled nursing operations.

• Demonstrated success improving clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and nursing team performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Executive nursing certification (NE-BC, CENP, or equivalent).

• Experience in a multi-state healthcare organization.

• Experience supporting acquisitions, growth initiatives, or organizational transformation.

What Makes You Successful

You are a strategic and collaborative leader who:

• Inspires and develops nursing leaders.

• Makes data-driven decisions.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site healthcare environment.

• Builds strong relationships across departments.

• Leads with integrity, accountability, and compassion.

• Communicates effectively with executives, facility leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Has a proven track record of improving quality, compliance, and operational performance.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence the clinical strategy of a growing multi-state healthcare organization.

• Lead high-performing nursing teams dedicated to exceptional resident care.

• Drive measurable improvements in quality outcomes and operational excellence.

• Partner with an experienced executive leadership team committed to innovation and growth.

• Make a lasting impact on thousands of residents, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

We offer a competitive executive compensation package, which may include:

• Competitive base salary

• Annual performance bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Executive leadership development opportunities

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Travel reimbursement

Apply Today

If you are an experienced healthcare executive who is passionate about elevating clinical excellence, developing nursing leaders, and delivering outstanding resident outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

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