Chief Nursing Officer / CNO (Rehab)

Connecthcs; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecthcs is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for a Rehab hospital near Quincy, MA. The ideal candidate will hold a BSN and a Master’s degree, with Director-level experience in an inpatient acute care setting.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, fostering a patient-focused team culture, and ensuring quality nursing care across the hospital. The role requires RN licensure in MA, BLS certification, ACLS preferred, and 5+ years in inpatient settings with 2+ years in nursing management,

Qualifications

• BSN and Master’s degree required; Director-level inpatient acute care experience.
• Current RN licensure in MA; BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• CRRN certification within one year of eligibility to sit for the examination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for nursing care and staffing.
• Lead patient-focused, team-oriented culture with other disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Take full responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided.
• Represent Nursing on the governing body and hospital committees.
• Promote culturally competent, patient-centered care and inclusivity.
• Support diverse, inclusive work environment and culture.
• Ensure diversity training is part of new-employee orientation on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Inpatient management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related

CRRN certification

Job description

Our client, a Rehab hospital located near Quincy, MA, has a need for a CNO to join their team. Candidates MUST have their BSN AND a Master’s Degree. Candidates MUST have Director level experience, from an Inpatient acute care setting.

• Develop and implement plans for providing nursing care, treatment and services, including the determination of the types/numbers of nursing personnel necessary to provide nursing care.
• Develop a patient-focused, team-oriented culture, working in conjunction with all other medical, clinical and therapeutic disciplines to ensure optimal service and superior outcomes.
• Take full responsibility for the quality nursing care provided.
• Represent Nursing on the governing body and other hospital committees.
• Support cultural diversity by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, culturally competent, patient-centered care.
• Promote and maintain an inclusive, diverse work environment and culture.
• Ensure that cultural diversity and sensitivity training are part of new-employee orientation on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of the patient population served in the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RN licensure appropriate to state regulations (unrestricted) required.
• Current BLS certification essential; ACLS preferred.
• CRRN certification within one year of the eligibility requirement to sit for the examination essential.
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related OR a written plan to obtain such qualifications approved by the national CNO and the hospital CEO, unless higher degree required by state.
• Five or more years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting essential.
• Two or more years of recent (within the last five years) nursing management experience, including responsibilities such as 24-hour accountability, FTE management; policy, procedure and budgetary oversight; and conduction of disciplinary action required.