Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

LongTerm Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Executive leadership development

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical operations across a multi-state portfolio of skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities. This executive role shapes clinical strategy, mentors nursing leaders, and drives quality outcomes across multiple states.

If you are an experienced healthcare executive with expertise in CMS regulations, leadership development, and improving resident outcomes, you will join our leadership team driving excellence across the

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• BSN required.
• 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership.
• At least 5 years of executive/regional leadership in Skilled Nursing/LTC.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities and geographically dispersed teams.
• Extensive CMS regulations, survey processes, quality measures, and reimbursement knowledge.
• Proven success in improving clinical outcomes and nursing team performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN license

BSN

Nursing leadership

Executive leadership

Multi-site management

CMS regulations

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Executive nursing certification

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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