Posted 2 months ago
Job Description:
Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is actively recruiting for a permanent Chief Nursing Officer position based in Ontario, CA.
The current compensation range for this role is between $225,000 to $250,000 annually, with potential for adjustment depending on qualifications. Detailed information regarding the benefits package will be made available during the preliminary interview discussions.
Summary
The Chief Nursing Officer serves as the senior executive leader for all nursing services, responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The CNO works collaboratively with executive leadership, medical staff, and department directors to ensure nursing practices meet or exceed regulatory standards and align with the organization’s mission and goals.
Essential Functions
Provide executive leadership for all nursing departments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Partner with medical staff leadership to advance quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Manage nursing operations, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency.
Foster a culture of professional excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning among nursing staff.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Serve as a visible, accessible leader and role model for ethical, patient-focused decision-making.
Drive initiatives to improve patient experience, employee engagement, and clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
Active CA Registered Nurse License required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing field required. Master’s degree highly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including 3 years in a senior executive role (CNO, VP of Nursing, or equivalent).
Proven track record of leading large, complex healthcare operations with measurable outcomes in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage multi-million-dollar operating budgets.
Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills.
About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.)
HCEPInc. values diversity-in backgrounds and experiences. Since our inception, our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to innovation and advancement within the client organizations we serve.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and are striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities where we live and work.
HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other protected status.
HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.