Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Join us in opening El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in December 2026. Your Experience Matters El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital will be operated jointly between Lifepoint Health and El Camino Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Chief Nursing Officer joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. 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 El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in December 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. How You'll Contribute Directs and coordinates functions and activities of nursing department and assigned clinical operation departments. Consults with and advises Chief Executive Officer on the general operation of the hospital. Develops nursing and clinical department's goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures. Organizes nursing and clinical departments according to administrative and nursing service guidelines; ensures compliance with legal, organizational, and medical staff standards. Has authority and responsibility for establishing, directing, and implementing the Standards of Nursing Practice and the clinical operations and financial matters related to all nursing and clinical care areas and functions. A Chief Nursing Officer Who 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. Assists with development of the budget for the nursing department in collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages costs associated with personnel, 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. Assists to review and evaluate 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, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff 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. Other duties as assigned 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. Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology and equipment. 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. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Active CPR Salary range $240,000 - $275,000 per year. EEOC Statement El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital 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