Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer Join us in opening El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 52‑bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in December2026. As Chief Nursing Officer, you will direct and coordinate nursing functions, advise the CEO, develop and enforce standards of practice, and manage clinical operations, including financial matters. How you’ll contribute Direct and coordinate nursing department functions and activities of assigned clinical operations departments. Consult with the CEO on general hospital operations. Develop nursing and clinical department goals, objectives, and performance standards, policies, and procedures. Organize nursing and clinical departments according to administrative guidelines and ensure compliance with legal, organizational, and medical staff standards. Establish, direct, and implement the Standards of Nursing Practice and manage clinical operations and financial matters related to all nursing and clinical care areas. Provide professional working conditions for employees and ensure nursing staff performs patient care that optimizes safety and reduces errors. Assist with development of the nursing department budget and manage associated costs. Develop staffing plans and manage nursing hours per patient day. Ensure compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA. Enforce nursing education, in‑service, orientation, and competency requirements. Lead monthly staff meetings and facilitate communication with management and leadership. Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and encourage staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses. Review and evaluate risk, quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and outcomes to improve performance. Perform management activities such as interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performance evaluations of staff. Ensure accurate documentation of medical necessity and monitor Interdisciplinary Care Plan revisions. Provide education and training on Quality Indicators (QI) and ensure timely and accurate QI assessments. Ensure nursing attendance and participation in team conferences. Ensure patient charges are accurate and entered timely. Perform other assigned duties. Why join us Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees. Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off. Financial & career growth: higher‑education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs. Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Opening a brand‑new hospital built with cutting‑edge technology and equipment. What we’re looking for Master’s degree preferred and/or BSN with plan to complete a master’s in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure. Current CRRN or obtained within two years preferred. Minimum of five years’ experience in healthcare administration/management with at least two years at a senior nursing management level. Minimum of five years’ experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute‑care environment. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Active CPR certification. Salary range: $240,000–$275,000 per year. EEOC Statement El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers, and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Rehabilitation