Chief Nursing Officer

Your future role at a glance Location: Panama City, FL Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Oversee and provide executive leadership to nursing organization. Responsible for the development of overall strategic nursing plan. Collaborate with leadership and staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments. Develop and implement a program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization. Evaluate the function and structure of assigned areas to best determine the allocation and utilization of services and budgets appropriately according to strategic goals. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare. What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need Licensure / Certification / Registration Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi‑state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education Master's degree required. Work Experience 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What Additional Preferences We're Seeking Previous CNO experience at a 200+ license bed facility Equal Employment Opportunity Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension