Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

We are hiring a Chief Nursing Officer Your experience matters Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture between Ascension Seton Partnership and Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art, 50‑bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness. We are CARF‑accredited, hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal, and were voted amongst America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in 2025 by Newsweek. How you'll contribute AChief Nursing Officerwho excels in this role: Provides professional working conditions for employees. Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Develops the budget for the nursing department in collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages costs associated with people, equipment and supplies. Responsible for staffing plans, management of nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staff. Assures compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA. Enforces compliance of the nursing department with education/in‑service requirements/orientation and competencies. Leads monthly staff meetings and communicates information to/from management and leadership. Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses. Reviews and evaluates risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing department. Performs management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performance evaluations of staff in the nursing department. Assures occurrence of appropriate documentation, in medical records, monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Assures education and training is provided to nursing staff on Quality Indicators (QI); assures timely and accurate QI assessments and scoring is performed. Assures nursing attendance and participation in team conferences. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates as a member of the leadership team - providing thoughtful counsel, respecting and supporting other members of the leadership team, and being a true member of the team. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 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 401(k) retirement package and 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. What we're looking for Masters degree preferred and/or BSN with plan to complete a master's degree program in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure. Current CRRN or obtained within 2 years preferred Minimum of five years' experience in healthcare administration/management with a minimum of two years' experience at a senior nursing management level preferred. Minimum of five years' experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute care environment. EEOC Statement Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Central Texas 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr