Executive Nurse Leader: Patient-Centric Care & Quality

Jackson-County-Regional-Health-Center; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Regional Health Center seeks a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide executive leadership for nursing and clinical services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.

The CNO will lead nursing leadership, develop policies, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive workforce strategies and clinical program development in a hospital setting. Master’s degree and RN licensure required, NE-BC preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration or related field.
• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 10 years nursing experience with at least 5 in leadership.
• Certification in Nursing Administration (e.g., NE-BC) or related certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the nursing department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to promote quality patient care.
• Lead, mentor, and manage nursing leaders to ensure effective team performance and development.
• Oversee nursing and clinical care delivery to ensure patient safety, high-quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Monitor compliance with healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and retention of nursing staff.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, engagement, and accountability.
• Represent nursing in committees and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Change management

Data analytics

Financial management

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing Administration

Tools

NE-BC Certification

EHR proficiency

Job description

Jackson County Regional Health Center seeks a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide executive leadership for nursing and clinical services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.

The CNO will lead nursing leadership, develop policies, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive workforce strategies and clinical program development in a hospital setting. Master’s degree and RN licensure required, NE-BC preferred.