Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Select Specialty Hospital; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Extensive onboarding and training program

Customizable health insurance packages

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical teams and collaborate with senior management. This role requires a BSN, nursing licensure, and significant experience in a hospital setting, including management. The CNO will resolve staffing challenges, manage budgets, and help create a supportive culture for staff. Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills and be passionate about enhancing both patient and employee experiences. A sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN or equivalent Master's in Healthcare or enrollment in Master's program necessary.
• 3-5 years of hospital nursing experience required; managerial experience preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required within specific timelines.

Responsibilities

• Resolve staffing ratios and improve quality of care with senior nursing staff.
• Engage with regional leaders on staffing initiatives and educational programs.
• Ensure budgets are met and manage costs effectively.
• Create a supportive and engaging culture for employees.

Skills

Nursing experience

Management experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSN

MSN or equivalent Master's in Healthcare

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer

$15,000 Sign‑On Bonus

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Select Specialty Hospital

$15,000 Sign‑On Bonus

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Benefits

• Bonus incentives
• Extensive onboarding and training program
• Customizable health insurance packages

Who We Are

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives, and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

We are looking for a valued employee who will be a Champion of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high‑quality care, and doing well by doing what is right.

As the clinical leader for your facility, you will collaborate with your CEO and your Human Resources leader to tackle problems and enhance both the employee and patient experience. You will learn high standard leadership skills, work with respiratory and rehabilitation departments, and lead a highly skilled clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Resolve staffing ratios and work with senior nursing staff to improve the quality of care.
• Engage with regional leaders on staffing initiatives, including leading educational programs for new graduates and re‑entry nurses.
• Have fiscal responsibility to ensure that budgets are met and that costs are controlled within the hospital.
• Treat others as they would like to be treated and aim to create a supportive and engaging culture for employees.

You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements

• BSN required. MSN or equivalent Master's in Healthcare, or enrollment in a Master's program required. Exceptions approved by SVP, Clinical Operations.
• Three to five years of hospital nursing experience required. Three or more years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications That Will Make You Successful

• Having experience with vents, hemodynamics, critical drips, ET tubes and wounds.