Chief Nursing Officer: Transformative Rehab Leader

Encompass Health; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant community of professionals

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Encompass Health in Texas is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practice across one of our inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, driving patient-centered outcomes and nursing quality. You will oversee staff, strategies, and programs that ensure compassionate, high-quality care in a dynamic, supportive environment.

As a CNO, you will collaborate with clinical and therapeutic teams, develop care policies, and participate in governance committees while guiding staffing, budgets, and

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.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
• May be required to work weekdays.

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

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

CRRN within 1 year

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

CRRN certification

Advanced degree

Job description

Encompass Health in Texas is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practice across one of our inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, driving patient-centered outcomes and nursing quality. You will oversee staff, strategies, and programs that ensure compassionate, high-quality care in a dynamic, supportive environment.

As a CNO, you will collaborate with clinical and therapeutic teams, develop care policies, and participate in governance committees while guiding staffing, budgets, and