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Chief Nursing Officer

Children's Wisconsin

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:

Children's Wisconsin | Executive Leadership Opportunity

Work here. Change lives.

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing practice across our integrated health system. This is a highly visible executive role responsible for advancing clinical excellence, strengthening professional practice, and shaping the future of nursing care delivery.

The CNO, as part of the Children's Wisconsin CEO's senior leadership team, reports to the President and COO of Children's Wisconsin Hospitals. The CNO partners across the organization to elevate quality, safety, and patient outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and caregiver well-being.


What You'll Do
  • Provide strategic leadership for nursing practice across the system
  • Drive excellence in patient care, quality, safety, and experience
  • Lead Magnet-focused initiatives and support shared governance
  • Build and develop a high-performing nursing leadership team
  • Strengthen workforce strategies, including recruitment, retention, and development
  • Partner with physicians and executive leaders to advance interdisciplinary care
  • Align nursing operations with organizational goals, financial performance, and industry trends
  • Oversee nursing standards, policies, research, and advanced practice providers
What You Bring
  • 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
  • Master's degree required (nursing or related field; BSN required if not in nursing)
  • Current Wisconsin RN license (or obtain upon accepted offer if hired)
  • Nurse Executive certification (NE-BC or NEA-BC)
  • Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen
  • Proven ability to lead change, drive results, and influence at the executive level
  • Experience in Magnet-designated or high-performing health systems preferred
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Why Children's Wisconsin
  • Nationally recognized pediatric health system
  • Commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care
  • Strong culture of collaboration and professional growth
  • Opportunity to shape the future of nursing at a leading organization

Interested candidates should apply through our executive search partner, Korn Ferry: 's-Wisconsin-Wisconsin/275186869

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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