Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Responsibilities Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient‑focused, team‑oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes. Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients’ needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.

Act as a representative for nursing on committees such as the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees. Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment. Cultivate an environment that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding goals, communicating the mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and managing measurement and assessment.

Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards. Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD; integrate complex data to make informed decisions and optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications. Celebrate achievements of staff and patients along the way.

Benefits Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑ and part‑time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.

Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

Qualifications Current RN licensure as required by state regulations. BLS certification (ACLS preferred). Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within one year of meeting eligibility requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or an advanced degree if required by state regulations. Advanced degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree if required. Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

Two years of recent nursing management experience (within the last 5 years) with 24‑hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, and conducting disciplinary action. May be required to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights. May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr