Chief Nursing Officer

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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Multiple Locations | Executive Leadership Role

• Las Vegas, NV
• Scottsdale, AZ
• Littleton, CO
• Colorado Springs, CO

We are partnering with multiple inpatient healthcare organizations to recruit Chief Nursing Officers for high‑impact executive leadership roles. These positions report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and sit on the executive leadership team, with responsibility for nursing strategy, clinical quality, staffing, and operational excellence.

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all nursing and patient care services.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for nursing operations, staffing, quality, and compliance.
• Lead and develop nursing leadership teams, including Nurse Managers and department leaders.
• Oversee clinical departments such as Nursing Services, Infection Prevention, Education / Staff Development, Respiratory Therapy, Wound Care, Dialysis, and Scheduling and ancillary services.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team on organizational strategy, performance improvement, and culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Manage nursing budgets, FTEs, policies, procedures, and performance management.
• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement of nursing staff.
• Drive quality initiatives and patient care excellence across the organization.

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state (or ability to obtain).
• BLS Certification Required (ACLS Preferred).
• CRRN certification required or ability to obtain within one year of eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field (advanced degree preferred or in progress).
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient hospital nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing management experience (within the last 5 years), including:
• 24‑hour operational accountability
• FTE and staffing management
• Policy and procedure oversight
• Budget management
• Performance management and disciplinary action

Salary: $130,000 – $175,000 per year (depending on location and experience).

Competitive executive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; robust retirement savings with a 401(k) match; paid time off (PTO) and holidays; life/disability insurance;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement for career growth; and relocation assistance may be available depending on location.

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Available in 4 locations. Compensation up to $130K–$160K+ depending on location and experience.