Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a visionary and experienced nursing leader to step into a strategic executive role within a high-performing surgical hospital setting. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, overseeing all aspects of nursing practice and patient care services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about clinical excellence, and is eager to influence organizational success through transformational leadership.

The CNO is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of nursing policies, standards of care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the hospital. If you are an inspirational leader with deep clinical expertise and a drive to shape the future of surgical healthcare delivery, we encourage you to explore this leadership opportunity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Leadership

Champion a clear vision for organizational success and inspire others to achieve it.

Lead by example to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Promote alignment between caregiver contributions and the hospital’s mission and goals.

Respond constructively to change, leveraging opportunities to enhance care delivery.

Define and communicate performance expectations across nursing teams.

Recruit, hire, and onboard new staff aligned with the hospital’s values and standards.

Conduct timely evaluations and support ongoing caregiver development.

Facilitate regular staff meetings to enhance communication and team collaboration.

Address performance concerns with consistency, clarity, and fairness.

Identify opportunities for clinical and operational improvements.

Track and analyze key performance indicators to drive excellence.

Ensure ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and federal regulations.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practices.

Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets.

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising care quality.

Explain financial variances and implement strategies for improved efficiency.

Direct nursing care standards, policies, and procedures.

Guide the development and implementation of strategic and performance improvement initiatives.

Maintain ongoing survey readiness and regulatory compliance.

Participate in executive, finance, governing body, and medical staff meetings.

Oversee organization-wide patient care programs and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Act as CEO designee during executive absences when needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current California Registered Nursing License.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in patient care services.

Demonstrated experience in hospital leadership, ideally in a surgical hospital environment.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field (or equivalent experience with intent to pursue further education).

Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related discipline.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Three (3) years of experience in quality management highly desirable.

Location & Work Type

Location : Fresno, California

Work Type : On-site, Full-Time Executive Position

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at Dennise.StaffingConsultant@gmail.com or by calling / texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!