Chief Nursing Officer: Elevate Care in Rehab Hospitals

Encompass Health; Pleasant Valley (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a transformative Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing excellence across 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. This role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care and strong community ties, with oversight of staffing, policy, and standards.

You will guide clinical governance and cross-disciplinary collaboration to drive outcomes. We value leaders who inspire trust, mentor teams, and align nursing practice with the organization's mission, while

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required by state regulations.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• CRRN certification to be obtained within 1 year of eligibility.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher; state requirements apply.
• Five years of inpatient hospital experience.
• Two years of nursing management with 24-hour accountability, budget oversight, and disciplinary action responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy and patient-care programs across units.
• Ensure Joint Commission, CMS, state and rehab nursing standards are met.
• Oversee staffing matrix aligned to patient acuity and NHPPD.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Represent nursing on committees (Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, Ethics).
• Promote inclusive, respectful work environment and staff engagement.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

CRRN certification

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Advanced Degree

Inpatient hospital experience

Nursing Management experience

Budget oversight

Staffing management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Advanced Degree (MSN/DSN/PhD)

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a transformative Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing excellence across 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. This role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care and strong community ties, with oversight of staffing, policy, and standards.

You will guide clinical governance and cross-disciplinary collaboration to drive outcomes. We value leaders who inspire trust, mentor teams, and align nursing practice with the organization's mission, while