CNO: Lead Clinical Excellence & Nursing Operations

The Staff Pad

Manchester (TN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health,Dental, Vision and Life Insur

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Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Staff Pad partners with a reputed healthcare organization in Manchester, TN to hire a visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) who will shape nursing and elevate care quality across the organization. The CNO will oversee nursing operations, ensure clinical quality and regulatory compliance, and empower teams to deliver safe, resident-centered care.

This full-time, day-shift role reports to the CEO and requires RN licensure, advanced degree, and 5+ years of nursing leadership.

Qualifications

Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment.
BSN, MSN, MHA, or MBA.
5+ years of nursing management at the director level.
Experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, home health, or hospital settings valued.
Leadership in rural or small hospital settings.
Strong clinical expertise with strategic leadership.
Proven ability to drive meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all Nursing Service employees.
Partner with CEO, management, and medical staff to advance the hospital’s mission, plans, policies.
Oversee clinical and administrative operations of Nursing Services.
Direct nursing service planning, staffing, budgeting, operations, and performance.
Coordinate ancillary services to support facility goals.
Collaborate with Finance and other departments to achieve objectives.
Provide leadership oversight for other departments as assigned by CEO.