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Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer

Green Key ResourcesSavannah, GA, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

📍 Southeast Georgia

About the Role

A well-established hospital in southeast Georgia is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide strategic leadership and oversee all nursing operations. This role is a unique opportunity to lead in a rural hospital setting while living in close proximity to the Georgia coast and several major metropolitan areas.

Why Join?

  • Competitive compensation up to $230K plus full benefits
  • Rural living with easy access to the coast and multiple cities
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Schools in the area rank among the top 20% in Georgia
  • Strong community-focused environment with a collaborative leadership team

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership and direction for all nursing and clinical services.
  • Partner with the executive team to align nursing operations with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop nurse leaders, ensuring high engagement and retention of nursing staff.
  • Drive patient safety, quality, and satisfaction outcomes across the hospital.
  • Maintain survey readiness and compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulations.
  • Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
  • Current RN license (Georgia or compact state).
  • 7+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a senior executive or CNO role.
  • Strong understanding of rural healthcare operations and critical access hospital regulations.
  • Proven track record of improving patient outcomes and building high-performing nursing teams.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary up to $230,000 annually, based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
  • Supportive leadership culture and community-driven mission.
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