Transformational CNO: Elevate Patient Care & Nursing Leadership

Nashville General Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

12 paid holidays

Metro Health Incentive Program

Job summary

Nashville General Hospital seeks a transformative Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing operations. The CNO will shape a strategic vision, strengthen governance, and develop a high-performing nursing workforce across inpatient and ambulatory services.

The role requires a BSN, advanced nursing degree, RN licensure in Tennessee, and 10+ years of senior nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Doctoral degree such as DNP, DHA, or PhD preferred.
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license in the State of Tennessee required.
• Executive nursing or healthcare leadership certification preferred, such as NEA-BC or FACHE.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a complex healthcare organization.
• Significant senior executive nursing leadership experience as a CNO or comparable leader.
• Experience in a community hospital, academic medical center, teaching hospital, or similarly complex healthcare environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a compelling strategic vision for nursing aligned with NGH's mission and organizational priorities.
• Advance a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate patient-centered care.
• Strengthen nursing quality and performance across key clinical, safety, patient experience, and operational measures.
• Lead strategies to recruit, retain, engage, develop, and recognize a high-performing nursing workforce.
• Build a strong pipeline of nursing leaders through succession planning, mentorship, professional development, and career pathways.
• Advance shared governance and empower frontline nurses to participate in clinical and organizational decision-making.
• Optimize nursing operations, staffing models, patient flow, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Provide strong financial stewardship of nursing operations and capital resources.
• Partner with physicians, executive leaders, and clinical teams to advance interdisciplinary care.
• Strengthen the strategic relationship with Meharry Medical College, including clinical education, interprofessional collaboration, research, and workforce development.
• Maintain continuous readiness for The Joint Commission, CMS, Tennessee Board of Nursing, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead innovation and the effective use of technology, clinical informatics, and data to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic vision

Operational leadership

Financial management

Patient safety

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Doctoral degree (DNP, DHA, or PhD) preferred

Tools

Executive leadership certification NEA-BC or FACHE

Job description

Nashville General Hospital seeks a transformative Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing operations. The CNO will shape a strategic vision, strengthen governance, and develop a high-performing nursing workforce across inpatient and ambulatory services.

The role requires a BSN, advanced nursing degree, RN licensure in Tennessee, and 10+ years of senior nursing leadership.