Market Chief Nursing Officer

• Location: Florida Market: Jacksonville or Pensacola Florida
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Directs patient care operations and establishes nursing practice standards across the market to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality care.
• Defines and articulates the strategic vision for nursing and patient care delivery in all clinical settings.
• Partners with executive leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and clinical program development.
• Develops and implements policies to enhance operational efficiency and quality of care.
• Oversees administrative and clinical operations for nursing and assigned clinical/non-clinical areas.
• Establishes credentialing and privileging policies to maintain workforce compliance across the market.
• Serves as the senior spokesperson for nursing, advising leadership, boards, and medical staff on patient care and nursing practice impacts.
• Fosters strong collaborative relationships with medical staff to support retention, engagement, and patient-centered care.
• Promotes continuous improvement and care innovation to enhance patient outcomes and organizational success.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Master's degree required.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

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