Interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead and direct patient care services with a focus on operational excellence, clinical quality, and safety. The CNO will be responsible for the strategic planning and development of nursing programs, ensuring the provision and quality of all nursing services, and maintaining a strong partnership with organizational departments and professional groups. This role requires a leader who can guide the development of coordinated policies, care coordination programs, and staff education initiatives across all patient care departments. The CNO will also be accountable for the continuous improvement of patient safety and clinical outcomes, as well as for the management of operational and capital budgets for patient care services. Candidates for the CNO position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field, with a Master’s degree required. A Master’s degree in nursing or a Ph.D. in nursing is preferred. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital administration or a specialty field, with a strong background in nursing operations, patient care delivery systems, and clinical performance improvement. The CNO must possess excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead large, complex patient care organizations. Collaboration and relationship-building skills with physicians, staff, and leadership are essential, as is the ability to mentor and develop nursing leaders and staff.