Executive CNO & Nursing Strategy Leader

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Springlee (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking an accomplished Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing services across the system. This Magnet-designated hospital seeks a transformational leader to advance clinical innovation and interprofessional collaboration.

The CNO will set standards of nursing practice, oversee patient safety programs, and align workforce strategies with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• BSN and a master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Leadership is required.
• DNP or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of senior nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Current Kentucky Registered Nurse license required.
• Leadership certification through ACHE, AONL, or KONL required by hire or within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for nursing services across Baptist Health Louisville.
• Establish standards of professional nursing practice and patient care programs.
• Drive governance, quality, safety, and clinical innovation.
• Foster workforce development, succession planning, and physician partnerships.

Skills

Change management

Mentoring

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic leadership

Education

BSN

Master's in Nursing or Healthcare Leadership

DNP or PhD preferred

Kentucky RN license

Job description

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking an accomplished Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing services across the system. This Magnet-designated hospital seeks a transformational leader to advance clinical innovation and interprofessional collaboration.

The CNO will set standards of nursing practice, oversee patient safety programs, and align workforce strategies with organizational priorities.