Chief Nursing Officer

Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11235
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Schedule: 5 days/week, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week, No weekends, No on-call
Salary Range: $295k- $350k
Schedule Notes:

• 8 years of nursing experience, including 6 years in management
• No relocation package available
• Candidates with a pending New York State license will be considered
• Proven track record achieving Magnet status
• Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration or related field required
• Experience in union environments and managing structural or departmental change
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills
• At least 6+ years in healthcare leadership, ideally in large or complex hospital settings
• Only submit candidates with prior CNO experience

Work Setting: Hospital – Executive Leadership

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of nursing experience
• Minimum 6 years in administration or management
• Prior experience as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• Strong leadership experience in large or complex hospital environments
• Experience in strategic planning, operational management, and performance improvement
• Experience working in union environments
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and healthcare standards

• Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license and current registration (pending license acceptable)

• Provides executive leadership for nursing operations under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, with a reporting relationship to the health system’s Chief Nursing Executive
• Responsible for development and implementation of facility-wide nursing education programs, operational standards, policies, procedures, and strategies
• Oversees programs to monitor, evaluate, and improve quality of patient care
• Ensures optimal utilization of resources, safe patient care, and compliance with all applicable regulations and standards

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations and execution of strategic nursing management plans
• Lead clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives aligned with system-wide goals
• Present evidence-based recommendations and drive improvements in nursing practices and staff engagement
• Collaborate with executive leadership, medical staff, and departments to implement clinical integration strategies
• Direct nursing education, training programs, and workforce development initiatives
• Oversee recruitment, retention, credentialing, and evaluation of nursing staff
• Develop and maintain union partnerships and communication frameworks
• Represent nursing leadership across executive and organizational forums
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements
• Lead planning and execution of staffing, operational, and capital budgets
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure coordinated and effective patient care delivery
• Perform other duties as required

• Maintain nursing staffing ratios
• Improve patient satisfaction (HCAHPS scores)
• Achieve Magnet designation within 5 years
• Achieve Leapfrog grade of “A” within 5 years

• This is a managerial-level position with no direct line of promotion