Chief Nursing Officer: Lead Nursing Excellence & Patient Outcomes

Encompass Health Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) and employee stock plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing care across our 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. You will drive patient-focused care, implement standards, and guide nurse leaders to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure, a BSN or higher, and significant inpatient leadership experience, with emphasis on budgeting, policy development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Join us to shape care quality and staff excellence.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing as required by state regulations.
• BSN or higher degree; ACLS certification preferred.
• Commitment to obtaining CRRN certification within 12 months of eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field (or higher as state rules require).
• Advanced degree or equivalent knowledge relevant to role; required unless state regulation says otherwise.
• Five years of inpatient hospital experience.
• Two years in Nursing Management with budgetary oversight and policy responsibility.
• May require weekday/weekend/evening/night shifts or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and therapeutic teams to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures to meet nursing needs.
• Represent nursing on committees such as Governing Body, Quality Council, and Ethics.
• Support a diverse, inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Drive the hospital mission, measure performance, and hold staff accountable.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, state standards for rehabilitation care.
• Utilize staffing matrices to balance patient acuity with NHPPD and budget targets.
• Celebrate staff and patient successes throughout the organization.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Nursing Management

Budgeting

Inpatient hospital experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Advanced Degree (MSN/DSN or higher)

CRRN certification within 1 year

RN license in good standing

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing care across our 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. You will drive patient-focused care, implement standards, and guide nurse leaders to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure, a BSN or higher, and significant inpatient leadership experience, with emphasis on budgeting, policy development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Join us to shape care quality and staff excellence.