Chief Nursing Officer: Lead Patient-Centric Care

Encompass Health; Apollo Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and HSA

Inclusive culture

Staff development & education

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practice across our inpatient rehabilitation network. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care while driving clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee nursing programs, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and set strategic direction to improve patient outcomes and experiences across 150+ facilities.

Qualifications

• Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
• Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
• Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
• Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
• Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
• Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN licensure

Budget oversight

Staff management

Policy development

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

CRRN certification within 1 year

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practice across our inpatient rehabilitation network. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care while driving clinical excellence, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee nursing programs, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and set strategic direction to improve patient outcomes and experiences across 150+ facilities.