Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Jackson Purchase Medical Center; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to oversee nursing leadership at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky. The CNO will ensure continuous, high-quality nursing services and align policies with regulatory standards.

Role includes budgeting, staffing, and leadership collaboration with hospital executives. The ideal candidate holds an active RN license with a BSN and an MSN or MHA, plus 3–5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned hospital, including Joint

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practice standards, with verbal interpersonal and quantitative skills.
• Master's degree preferred (MSN or MHA).
• Experience leading nursing services in a hospital setting, with JCAHO/Joint Commission exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversees continuous and timely nursing services to patients.
• Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies and procedures meet laws and professional standards.
• Directs nursing service performance-improvement activities and hospital leadership involvement.
• Collaborates with hospital leaders to design patient care services and staffing.
• Develops and manages the nursing budget and staffing plan.
• Leads orientation and educational programs to promote staff development.
• Represents the hospital in professional organizations and public relations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Staffing optimization

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Joint Commission

Healthcare administration

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MSN or MHA

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer

Lifepoint Health has an opportunity for a Chief Nursing Officer. The CNO will have oversight of Jackson Purchase Medical Center located in Mayfield, Kentucky. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107‑bed, Joint Commission‑accredited facility and serves as the sole provider of acute care in Graves County and for eight surrounding counties in the Jackson Purchase since 1993.

Responsibilities

• Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients.
• Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies and procedures are consistent with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, current research findings, and national professional standards.
• Directs nursing service performance‑improvement activities.
• Actively participates in hospital leadership functions.
• Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including ensuring availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff.
• Develops, presents and manages the nursing budget.
• Develops and implements overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives, to provide continuous nursing care and services.
• Develops, interprets and implements nursing and patient‑care policies, objectives, and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care.
• Develops, implements and administers nursing services budget and expense‑control system.
• Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.
• Organizes, directs, and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.
• Recruits, interviews, evaluates, and hires qualified personnel to meet patient needs.
• Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of the hospital quality‑assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits, and counseling with hospital staff.
• Maintains communication with medical and administrative staff through participation in scheduled staff meetings and involvement on hospital medical‑services committees.
• Evaluates long‑ and short‑range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and material quantities on hand.
• Directs, plans, and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.
• Recommends and participates in development of new patient‑care programs to expand nursing care services.
• Represents hospital in health‑care programs and professional organizations to serve in a public‑relations capacity and to stimulate professional growth.

Education

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practice standards, with verbal interpersonal and quantitative skills, completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Master’s Degree (MSN or MHA) required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of CNO experience in an investor‑owned healthcare organization.
• Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process.
• Must hold a valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located; a single‑ or multi‑state license is acceptable if it meets state requirements for practice.

Benefits

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Benefits include 401(k), flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.