Chief Nursing Officer

Compensation: $295k- $350k per year

Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday

A major New York City health system is seeking a Chief Nurse Officer to lead facility-wide nursing operations, education, strategy, and quality initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the system’s Chief Nursing Executive, this leader will oversee nursing performance, implement standardized best practices, and ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day nursing operations and ensure patient satisfaction, staff engagement, quality care, and financial goals are met.
• Lead the development and implementation of nursing education programs, operational standards, and organizational policies.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives that align with system-wide objectives.
• Present research and evidence-based recommendations to strengthen nursing practice and promote a collaborative, information-sharing environment.
• Partner with senior leadership, medical staff, and cross-functional departments to develop and integrate clinical strategies, nursing policies, and operational standards.
• Direct nursing training programs and oversee recruitment, development, credentialing, competency reviews, and retention of nursing personnel.
• Foster strong labor-management partnerships, participate in union forums, and maintain effective communication with nurse leaders and staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, comprehensive patient care and ongoing assessment of equipment, systems, and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, legislation, and nursing standards; address bioethical, public policy, and legal issues impacting patient care.
• Plan and administer operating, staffing, and capital budgets; oversee financial performance and expense controls.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Management Benefits Fund (MBF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Special Leave of Absence Coverage (SLOAC)
• Additional Leave Options
• Retirement Savings Plans (NYCERS, VDC, TDA 403B, 457, NYCE IRA)
• Additional Savings Plan Options
• Transit Benefits
• Municipal Credit Union (MCU) Membership

Qualifications

• Valid New York State RN license
• Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration or a related field
• Eight (8) years of nursing experience, including six (6) years in administration or management
• Prior CNO experience required