Regional CNO: Nursing Leadership & Quality

Prime Healthcare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Ontario, CA is seeking a Regional Chief Nursing Officer to provide executive leadership for nursing across a designated multi-hospital region. Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Nursing, you will guide clinical excellence and performance.

You will collaborate with hospital CEOs, physicians, and other leaders to standardize practice, improve patient safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS (AHA) certification at hire and maintained.
• Minimum two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum five years of continuous clinical experience in acute care.
• BSN is required; MSN or related leadership degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on executive leadership for nursing operations across multiple acute care hospitals.
• Partner with the Corporate Vice President of Nursing to execute enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Collaborate with Chief Executive Officers, Chief Nursing Officers, physicians, and interdisciplinary leaders to improve clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
• Lead the implementation of standardized nursing practices, evidence-based care, corporate policies, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Utilize operational, financial, staffing, and quality metrics to drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management initiatives by removing operational barriers, developing practical solutions, and ensuring successful implementation of corporate initiatives.
• Mentor and develop nursing leaders while fostering collaboration, accountability, and clinical excellence.
• Conduct regular regional site visits, executive rounding, and operational reviews to support local leadership and ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, The Joint Commission, and all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Corporate Vice President of Nursing and executive leadership, providing strategic guidance on nursing operations, workforce strategy, and clinical performance.

Skills

RN license

BLS certificate

Supervisory/management experience

Clinical nursing experience (5+ years)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing or related leadership degree

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Ontario, CA is seeking a Regional Chief Nursing Officer to provide executive leadership for nursing across a designated multi-hospital region. Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Nursing, you will guide clinical excellence and performance.

You will collaborate with hospital CEOs, physicians, and other leaders to standardize practice, improve patient safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.