Strategic CNO: Multi-State Nursing Leadership & Quality

Legacy Healthcare; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Executive leadership development

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare seeks a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical operations across our multi-state skilled nursing and post-acute care portfolio. This executive role shapes clinical strategy, mentors nursing leaders, and drives quality outcomes across facilities.

You will ensure CMS compliance, lead QAPI initiatives, support acquisitions and new facility integrations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• BSN required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of executive or regional leadership experience 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 all 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, 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.]
• Per the field, no additional notes.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Cross-site coordination

Data-driven decisions

Education

BSN

Job description

Legacy Healthcare seeks a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical operations across our multi-state skilled nursing and post-acute care portfolio. This executive role shapes clinical strategy, mentors nursing leaders, and drives quality outcomes across facilities.

You will ensure CMS compliance, lead QAPI initiatives, support acquisitions and new facility integrations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.