The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the nursing department. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal management, and nursing staff development within a rehabilitation hospital setting.
Essential Functions- Ensure nursing staff performs all aspects of patient care in a safe, high-quality environment that minimizes risk and error.
- Develop and manage the nursing department budget in collaboration with the CEO and Controller, including oversight of personnel, equipment, and supply costs.
- Manage staffing plans, monitor nursing hours per patient day, and uphold nursing performance standards.
- Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and support professional development, including CRRN certification for eligible nurses.
- Analyze risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and outcomes to drive continuous performance improvement; share findings with nursing staff.
- Lead management activities such as hiring, interviewing, evaluating, and counseling nursing personnel.
- Ensure medical records reflect accurate, complete, and timely documentation, including documentation of medical necessity and interdisciplinary care plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates executive-level leadership in nursing operations and patient care strategy.
Collaborates effectively across disciplines to support quality, safety, and staffing initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Education: Master’s degree preferred and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a plan to complete a master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty.
Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in healthcare administration/management, including at least two years in senior nursing leadership. Minimum five years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care setting.
License: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Certifications: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a plan to complete a master's degree
- Master's degree in healthcare administration, business, or clinical specialty
- Minimum five years of experience in healthcare administration/management, including at least two years in senior nursing leadership
- Minimum five years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care setting
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- Obtain CRRN certification within two years of hire if not currently certified
What We Do
LifePoint Health® is a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®. Through our subsidiaries, we provide quality inpatient, outpatient and post-acute services close to home. LifePoint owns and operates community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers, and post-acute facilities in 29 states. We are the sole community healthcare provider in the majority of the non-urban communities our facilities serve. More information about the Company, which is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, can be found on our website, www.LifePointHealth.net. All references to "LifePoint," "LifePoint Health," or the "Company" refer to LifePoint Health, Inc. or its affiliates. PHYSICIAN OPPORTUNITIES To learn more about practice opportunities available at facilities affiliated with LifePoint Health, visit http://www.lifepointgoodlife.com or call 1-866-864-2680. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES To learn more about career opportunities available at facilities affiliated with LifePoint Health, visit http://www.lifepointhealth.net/careers/career-opportunities/
