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Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer

Clinical MagnetWorcester, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer – Worcester, MA

Clinical Magnet is recruiting for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on behalf of a leading healthcare system in Worcester, MA.

This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY

Job Summary :

The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership and oversees all nursing and designated patient care functions. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care, maintaining staff competency, and fostering strong collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead nursing strategy, operations, and patient care delivery across the facility
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as TJC and Nurse Practice Act standards
  • Partner with leadership to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and employee engagement
  • Develop and mentor nurse leaders while ensuring workforce planning, recruitment, and retention
  • Actively represent nursing in governance, medical staff meetings, and board-level discussions
  • Oversee fiscal and resource management to align with organizational goals
  • Travel approximately 25% of the time to support two other local hospitals

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management) required
  • Active and current RN license in state of residence / practice
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as ACNO or Nursing Director of multiple complex departments
  • Must have experience leading multiple hospitals within one system
  • Experience working with unions and in for-profit hospital settings required
  • Strong labor relations and leadership background with proven operational expertise
  • Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • CENP or NEA certification preferred

    • Position Overview :

  • Location : Worcester, MA (with 25% travel to two nearby hospitals)
  • Job Type : Full-Time | Executive Leadership | Onsite
  • Compensation : $270,000 – $280,000 annually
  • Benefits : Full Executive Benefits Package
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