Executive Nurse Leader & Strategy Architect

Carolinas Medical Center; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 158,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing strategy and operations, guiding quality, staff engagement, care experience, financial and growth strategies in line with enterprise goals.

You will oversee safety, compliance, staffing, budgets, and innovative care delivery models while promoting evidence-based practice and Magnet/Pathways initiatives.

Collaborate with executives and clinicians to drive performance, governance, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field required; DNP/PhD preferred.
• Active RN license in applicable state(s) with multi-state compact.
• Nationally recognized nursing leadership or specialty certification required.
• Telehealth/licensing compliance in designated state(s) where clients are located.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of nursing strategic and operational plans aligning with enterprise goals.
• Maintain safety, risk, and compliance standards at all care levels with action plans.
• Develop and implement nursing plans, staffing, and workflows aligned with organizational strategy.
• Manage operating and capital budgets for nursing and assigned areas.
• Lead adoption of innovative care delivery models balancing quality, safety, cost, and workforce sustainability.
• Collaborate to monitor performance against clinical quality targets and lead improvement initiatives.
• Foster a governance-driven work environment with engaged nurses and professional development.
• Support Magnet & Pathways principles and designation efforts where applicable.

Skills

Nursing operations

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSN or higher

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Nursing information systems

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing strategy and operations, guiding quality, staff engagement, care experience, financial and growth strategies in line with enterprise goals.

You will oversee safety, compliance, staffing, budgets, and innovative care delivery models while promoting evidence-based practice and Magnet/Pathways initiatives.

Collaborate with executives and clinicians to drive performance, governance, and continuous professional development.