Chief Nursing Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced nursing executive to lead clinical operations at a highly respected inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Charlottesville, Virginia area. This is a visible executive leadership role for a strong, relationship-driven leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a culture of accountability and patient-centered care.

This 50-bed specialty hospital is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer who can provide strategic and operational leadership while partnering closely with the executive team to advance quality outcomes, employee engagement, and patient satisfaction.

• Base salary up to $150,000, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Chief Nursing Officer serves as the senior nursing leader for the hospital and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing services and clinical operations. This executive will play a critical role in developing nursing leadership, strengthening team performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving exceptional patient care outcomes.

The CNO oversees approximately 100 nursing team members and provides leadership to several key clinical and support departments.

Departments reporting to the CNO include:

• Nursing Services
• Respiratory Therapy
• Clinical Education
• Dietary Services
• Dialysis Program
• Infection Prevention
• Wound Care Program

Leadership structure currently includes:

• 1 Nurse Manager
• 4 Nurse Supervisors

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all nursing and assigned clinical departments
• Develop and mentor nursing leaders while building strong, engaged teams
• Foster a culture focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and service excellence
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Partner with physicians, department leaders, and executive leadership to achieve organizational goals
• Lead initiatives focused on employee engagement, retention, and professional development
• Monitor clinical quality metrics and implement performance improvement strategies
• Prepare the organization for ongoing regulatory and accreditation surveys, including Joint Commission readiness

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required or currently enrolled in an MSN program
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience within a hospital environment
• Minimum of two years of nursing leadership or management experience
• Strong experience leading teams and developing nursing talent
• Acute care hospital or inpatient rehabilitation leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated success building collaborative, high-performing clinical teams
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area

The ideal candidate is a visible and approachable leader who excels at developing people, strengthening culture, and driving clinical excellence. This individual will bring strong operational leadership, a commitment to quality patient care, and the ability to inspire and engage teams across the organization.

If you are a nursing executive seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing and patient-focused healthcare organization, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.