Executive CNO – Inpatient Rehab Nursing Leader

Jobot; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site leadership role

Company-matching 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education support

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision plans

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

Jobot, Cincinnati, is seeking an on-site Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practice, quality, staffing, and patient outcomes within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will align clinical disciplines, develop care programs, and represent nursing on key governance bodies.

Requirements include BSN and Master’s degrees, Ohio RN license eligibility, and 5 years in inpatient hospital settings with 2 years in nursing management. A path toward CRRN is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BSN and Master’s degree required.
• Current RN license (Ohio license or eligibility)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• 5 years of inpatient hospital experience
• 2 years of recent nursing management with 24-hour accountability
• Director-level or above preferred; Nurse Manager candidates considered only if coming from a complex unit

Responsibilities

• Serve as the hospital’s nursing executive and a member of the senior leadership team, accountable for nursing practice, quality, staffing, and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and therapy disciplines to sustain a patient-focused, team-oriented culture and strong functional outcomes
• Develop and maintain patient-care programs, policies, and procedures that define how nursing needs are assessed, evaluated, and met
• Represent nursing on Governing Body, Quality Council, Medical Executive, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics committees
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, state, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards; prepare the department for the upcoming survey window
• Staff to an acuity-based matrix targeting 1:7–8 nurse-to-patient ratios and budgeted NHPPD
• Provide 24-hour accountability for nursing operations, including FTE management, budget oversight, policy/procedure ownership, and progressive discipline
• Lead and develop 10 direct reports, including 1 Nurse Manager, 4 Nurse Supervisors (2 days / 2 nights), Infection Control, Educator, Respiratory Therapy, Dialysis Manager, and Wound Care
• Recruit, coach, and retain nursing leadership, with particular opportunity on nights
• Use quality, staffing, and clinical data to prevent complications, manage illness, and improve wellness and discharge readiness
• Foster an inclusive, accountable culture and celebrate staff and patient achievements

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN and Master’s degree

Job description

Jobot, Cincinnati, is seeking an on-site Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practice, quality, staffing, and patient outcomes within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will align clinical disciplines, develop care programs, and represent nursing on key governance bodies.

Requirements include BSN and Master’s degrees, Ohio RN license eligibility, and 5 years in inpatient hospital settings with 2 years in nursing management. A path toward CRRN is encouraged.