The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) position requires a candidate with extensive leadership experience in nursing operations, a proven track record of driving change and achieving results through collaboration, and a commitment to fostering accountability within the nursing department. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a data-driven approach to decision-making, and the ability to advocate for nursing staff while working closely with physicians, clinicians, and other departments within the organization. Additionally, the CNO should have a deep understanding of operational and financial management as it relates to patient care, nursing performance, patient experience, quality, and patient safety metrics within a hospital system.The successful candidate for this role will be passionate about professional development, coaching, and mentoring a high-performing nursing team dedicated to service excellence, innovative practices, and compassionate care. They will be expected to live in the service area and will play a key role in driving the organization's mission of providing exceptional patient care. The CNO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of nursing operations, collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless patient care delivery, and continuously striving to improve nursing performance and patient outcomes.