Chief Nurse Executive
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
Overview
The Chief Nurse Executive is a seasoned nursing leader with advanced experience in clinical operations, a strong background in inpatient rehabilitation or acute-care settings, and a demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams.
Hawaii's leading inpatient rehabilitation provider seeks an experienced nursing executive to guide all nursing services for a mission-driven, patient-centered hospital specializing in complex rehabilitation care. This organization is known for excellence in quality outcomes, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a culture rooted in compassion, integrity, and community impact. The Chief Nurse Executive serves on the executive leadership team, shaping clinical strategy, elevating care standards, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience across the hospital's 24/7 nursing operations.
Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership for all nursing services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and clinical excellence.
- Oversee nursing operations including quality of care, patient safety initiatives, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Lead development and implementation of nursing policies, clinical protocols, staffing models, and performance improvement programs.
- Partner with hospital executives on long-range planning, budgeting, and operational decision-making.
- Manage departmental budgets, monitor fiscal performance, and steward resources effectively.
- Develop and mentor nursing leaders and staff; promote strong communication, ongoing training, and a positive workplace culture.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve operational challenges and support patient-centered rehabilitation care.
- Establish KPIs and performance benchmarks tied to organizational strategy and quality outcomes.
- Executive-level nursing leadership with strong operational and strategic capability.
- Expertise in inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) or acute-care environments, including quality and regulatory oversight.
- Ability to build high-performing teams, develop leaders, and strengthen clinical workforce engagement.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management and analysis of departmental performance metrics.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with healthcare technology platforms
- Strength in change management, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the U.S.; eligibility for Hawai'i RN licensure required.
- Minimum 7 years of healthcare administrative experience in an IRF or acute-care setting.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role and 3+ years of experience directly leading staff.
- Master's degree in healthcare administration or a health-related field OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 10+ years of healthcare administration experience (IRF or acute-care).
- Current ACLS, BLS, and CPR certifications.
- Experience with Google Workspace, report-writing software, and clinical/operational database systems.
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