Vice President Nursing/CNO - ARMC (Days) FT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Health System in Chillicothe, OH invites a visionary Vice President Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer to lead ARMC's patient care and nursing operations. This role directs staffing, quality, budgeting, and policy development to advance clinical excellence.

You will partner with the President and CNQE to drive patient experience, national benchmarks, and cross-functional collaboration while shaping growth, staffing integrity, and operational performance in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; Major/Area: Nursing, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• If Master’s degree is not nursing, must have BSN.
• Preferred: CNP or PhD in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership within the Department of Patient Services as VP Nursing.
• Develop goals, policies, procedures, and budgets; ensure staffing, supplies and equipment.
• Drive clinical quality outcomes and patient/family experiences; coordinate with CNQE.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

BSN if Master’s not nursing

Job description

Vice President Nursing/CNO – ARMC (Days) FT

At Adena Health, professional roles shape the systems, strategy, and operational excellence that support patient care across Southern Ohio. These positions are a great fit for leaders and specialists who value purpose-driven work and community impact.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities".

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love".

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Vice President Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer, ARMC
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Monday - Friday
• Location/Department: Chillicothe - ARMC
• Reports to: President, ARMC

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Growth Opportunities

Growth at Adena isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill‑building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

To provide administrative leadership within the Department of Patient Services as VP Nursing. Accountable for successful implementation of initiatives in support of the nursing annual operating plan and core nursing care delivery systems. Participates in the development of goals, policies, procedures, and budgets various departments/divisions and ensures appropriate staffing, supplies and equipment, and physician relations. Monitors metrics to validate performance against national, system, and hospital benchmarks and to ensure delivery of competent clinical practice and patient/family experiences are achieved. Directs and oversees program development, performance management, personnel activities, and the provision of services. Supporting the Chief Nurse and Quality Executive’s (CNQE) clinical strategic plan. Successful achievement of clinical quality outcomes and patient /family experiences. Ensures a high level of customer service, including patient and family centered initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Educational Degree: Master’s Degree

Major/Area of Concentration: Nursing, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or related field. If Master’s degree is not nursing, must have BSN.

Preferred Education: CNP, PhD in Nursing

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Current Ohio RN license. Executive Leadership Certification: NEA-BC or CENP

Preferred Certifications, Credentials And Licenses

Required Experience: 5‑7 years of extensive and progressive administration experience. 2 years must be at a Director level for more than one service area. Shared leadership principles, and committee development required. Executive Leadership Certification Required: NEA‑BC or CENP

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.