LifePoint Health

Hospital Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

LifePoint Health • $120K — $150K *
Lander, WY 82520In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
  • Master's degree required (MSN or MHA preferred)
  • Current and active Registered Nurse license
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Chief Nursing Officer in an investor-owned healthcare organization
  • Prior experience with Joint Commission preparation and survey process

Responsibilities

  • Ensure continuous, safe, and timely nursing care
  • Establish nursing standards and practices in compliance with regulations
  • Develop and manage nursing services budget and staffing plans
  • Lead hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives
  • Oversee recruitment and development of nursing staff
  • Participate in strategic planning as part of leadership committees
  • Collaborate with other departments for coordinated patient care

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and orientation programs
  • Engagement in strategic leadership within the hospital
  • Participation in community and professional forums
  • Collaborative environment with hospital leadership and departments
  • Focus on compassionate, evidence-based care delivery
Full Job Description
Job Summary

  • The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practices across all areas of the hospital. The CNO provides strategic leadership and oversight of nursing operations, ensuring delivery of high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care. This role collaborates with hospital leadership to design and implement clinical programs that drive improved outcomes and operational performance. The CNO is responsible for developing nursing policies, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing nursing resources, and leading performance improvement initiatives.


Essential Functions

  • Ensures continuous, safe, and timely nursing care and services
  • Establishes nursing standards and practices that comply with laws, regulations, and current professional standards
  • Develops and manages nursing services budget, staffing plans, and resource allocation
  • Leads hospital-wide Performance Improvement initiatives related to nursing services
  • Oversees recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and development of nursing staff
  • Participates in strategic planning and leadership committees
  • Collaborates with other hospital departments to ensure coordinated patient care
  • Prepares for and participates in regulatory and accreditation surveys
  • Develops and implements orientation and professional development programs for nursing staff
  • Evaluates equipment and supply needs for nursing units
  • Represents the hospital in community and professional forum


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • In-depth knowledge of nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proficiency in budget development and resource management
  • Ability to mentor and lead interdisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
  • Master's degree required (MSN or MHA preferred)


Licenses/Certifications

  • Current and active Registered Nurse license


Experience

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Chief Nursing Officer in an investor-owned healthcare organization
  • Prior experience with Joint Commission preparation and survey process

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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