Chief Nursing Officer: Lead Clinical Excellence

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; Brookport (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) leads clinical services for the LTACH, reporting to the LTACH CEO. This role ensures nursing competency, staffing adequacy, and adherence to ANA Standards of Practice while promoting high-quality patient care through strong teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (MSN preferred), current RN licensure in the state, 3+ years of LTAC/acute care, and 2+ years in nursing management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing; MSN preferred or in progress.
• Current RN licensure in the state of location.
• Minimum 3 years direct patient care in LTAC/acute care; LTACH preferred.
• Minimum 2 years nursing management experience.

Responsibilities

• Defines and implements operational standards, policies and procedures for nursing care.
• Ensures staffing and administrative structure with RNs on duty.
• Promotes patient safety, quality of care, and ANA standards compliance.
• Oversees budgeting and fiscal stewardship for nursing services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Quality and safety focus

Operational management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing from an accredited university program

MSN preferred or enrolled toward MSN

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) leads clinical services for the LTACH, reporting to the LTACH CEO. This role ensures nursing competency, staffing adequacy, and adherence to ANA Standards of Practice while promoting high-quality patient care through strong teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (MSN preferred), current RN licensure in the state, 3+ years of LTAC/acute care, and 2+ years in nursing management.