Director of Nursing

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital; Apex (NC); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the nursing department's strategic and operational direction, ensuring high-quality patient care in a rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and staff development.

The CNO will oversee budgeting, staffing plans, nursing performance, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration to drive quality, safety, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; BSN with plan to pursue master's in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty.
• Minimum five years of healthcare administration/management experience.
• At least two years in senior nursing leadership.
• Minimum five years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care setting.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• CRRN certification preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire.

Responsabilités

• Oversee strategic and operational leadership of the nursing department to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Develop and manage the nursing department budget with CEO and Controller.
• Lead staffing plans, hiring, interviewing, evaluating, and counseling nursing personnel.
• Ensure accurate, timely medical records and documentation of medical necessity and care plans.
• Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and staff professional development.
• Monitor risk, quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Support regulatory compliance and fiscal management.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff development

CRRN certification (preferred)

Quality improvement

Staff hiring/training

Formation

Master's degree preferred

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Plan to pursue master's in healthcare administration/business/clinical field

Description du poste

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Position Summary

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the nursing department. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and nursing staff development within a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Essential Functions

Ensure nursing staff performs all aspects of patient care in a safe, high-quality environment that minimizes risk and error. Develop and manage the nursing department budget in collaboration with the CEO and Controller, including oversight of personnel, equipment, and supply costs. Manage staffing plans, monitor nursing hours per patient day, and uphold nursing performance standards. Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and support professional development, including CRRN certification for eligible nurses. Analyze risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and outcomes to drive continuous performance improvement; share findings with nursing staff. Lead management activities such as hiring, interviewing, evaluating, and counseling nursing personnel. Ensure medical records reflect accurate, complete, and timely documentation, including documentation of medical necessity and interdisciplinary care plans. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Demonstrates executive-level leadership in nursing operations and patient care strategy. Collaborates effectively across disciplines to support quality, safety, and staffing initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Education: Master's degree preferred and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a plan to complete a master's degree in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty. Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare administration/management, including at least two years in senior nursing leadership. Minimum five years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care setting. License: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Certifications: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire.