Visionary CNO — Lead Multi-State Nursing Excellence

LongTerm Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Executive leadership development

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

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

If you are an experienced healthcare executive with expertise in CMS regulations, leadership development, and improving resident outcomes, you will join our leadership team driving excellence across the

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• BSN required.
• 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership.
• At least 5 years of executive/regional leadership in Skilled Nursing/LTC.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities and geographically dispersed teams.
• Extensive CMS regulations, survey processes, quality measures, and reimbursement knowledge.
• Proven success in improving clinical outcomes and nursing team performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for nursing and clinical operations across a multi-state portfolio.
• Lead and mentor Regional Clinical Directors and Directors of Nursing.
• Develop and implement organization-wide clinical strategies to improve quality and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure CMS/state/federal regulation compliance and survey readiness across facilities.
• Drive improvements in Five-Star ratings, infection prevention, falls prevention, and outcomes.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, HR, and leadership to improve clinical performance and growth.
• Standardize best practices while supporting facility-specific needs.
• Lead QAPI initiatives and support acquisitions and new facility integrations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

RN license

BSN

Nursing leadership

Executive leadership

Multi-site management

CMS regulations

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Executive nursing certification

Job description

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

If you are an experienced healthcare executive with expertise in CMS regulations, leadership development, and improving resident outcomes, you will join our leadership team driving excellence across the