Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Remote (anywhere in United States)

The Company is seeking an experienced, collaborative Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for nursing and patient care services. The CNO will advance clinical excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement while translating strategic priorities into measurable results. Responsibilities include overseeing quality, budgets, staffing, workforce development, and clinical practice standards; strengthening collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; and leading initiatives to improve patient outcomes, experience, and organizational performance. The role also supports service development, care delivery innovation, and a culture of accountability and professional growth. Candidates must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or be eligible to obtain one, and have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field; a related master’s degree is preferred. Progressive nursing leadership experience, including oversight of nursing management and clinical operations, is required. Applicants should bring experience in quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and operational performance, along with financial acumen in budgeting, resource management, and staffing productivity. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead change, engage teams, and turn strategy into measurable outcomes, are essential.

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Grand Lake Health System