Strategic CNO — Elevate Multi-State Nursing Excellence

LongTerm Healthcare; Utah; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing and clinical operations across a growing portfolio of skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities in multiple states. This executive role shapes clinical strategy, mentors nursing leaders, and drives quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership, RN licensure, BSN, and a Master’s degree, with a proven record of regulatory success and multi-site oversight.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• BSN required.
• 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of executive or regional leadership in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, or Post-Acute Care.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities and leading geographically dispersed clinical teams.
• Extensive knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, quality measures, reimbursement, and skilled nursing operations.
• Demonstrated success improving clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and nursing team performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for nursing and clinical operations across a multi-state portfolio of skilled nursing facilities.
• Lead and mentor Regional Clinical Directors, Directors of Nursing, and other clinical leaders.
• Develop and implement organization-wide clinical strategies that improve quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations while maintaining survey readiness across all facilities.
• Drive improvements in Five-Star Quality Ratings, infection prevention, rehospitalization rates, pressure injury prevention, falls reduction, and other key quality metrics.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and executive leadership to improve clinical performance and organizational growth.
• Standardize clinical best practices while supporting the unique needs of individual facilities.
• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Support acquisitions, new facility integrations, and organizational expansion.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Multi-site management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

BSN

RN license

Master's degree

Job description

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing and clinical operations across a growing portfolio of skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities in multiple states. This executive role shapes clinical strategy, mentors nursing leaders, and drives quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership, RN licensure, BSN, and a Master’s degree, with a proven record of regulatory success and multi-site oversight.