Chief Nursing Officer in Worcester, Massachusetts

Position: Direct Hire Chief Nursing Officer Role $270,000 to $280,000 per year in Worcester, Massachusetts
Job  Direct Hire Chief Nursing Officer Role $270,000 to $280,000 per year in Worcester, Massachusetts Clinical Magnet is recruiting for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on behalf of a leading healthcare system in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY

Job Summary:

The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership and oversees all nursing and designated patient care functions. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care, maintaining staff competency, and fostering strong collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead nursing strategy, operations, and patient care delivery across the facility

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as TJC and Nurse Practice Act standards

Partner with leadership to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and employee engagement

Develop and mentor nurse leaders while ensuring workforce planning, recruitment, and retention

Actively represent nursing in governance, medical staff meetings, and board-level discussions

Oversee fiscal and resource management to align with organizational goals

Travel approximately 25% of the time to support two other local hospitals

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required;
Master's in Nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management) required

Active and current RN license in state of residence/practice

Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as ACNO or Nursing Director of multiple complex departments

Must have experience leading multiple hospitals within one system

Experience working with unions

Experience working in for-profit hospital settings

Strong labor relations and leadership background with proven operational expertise

Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

CENP or NEA certification preferred

Position Overview:

Location:

Worcester, MA (with 25% travel to two nearby hospitals)
Job Type: Full-Time Executive Leadership Onsite Compensation: $270,000 - $280,000 annually

Benefits:
Full Executive Benefits Package