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VP & Chief Nursing Officer

Lensa
Sharon, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
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Description

Position Summary:

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) assumes oversight responsibility for the fiscal, clinical, administrative management and regulatory compliance for patient care services for their sites(s). The CNO ensures the safe, effective, high-quality patient-centered nursing care throughout the health care organization. The CNO is strategically positioned at the senior leadership level. The CNO collaborates with, and influences, the organization's governing body, medical leadership and other organizational leaders across departments (i.e. Finance, Ancillary, etc.). The CNO develops and implements a strategic plan for patient care services and is responsible to develop and maintain a healthy work environment predicated on employee engagement, patient safety, exemplary outcomes and financial prudency.

Responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Management*

  • As an executive leader the CNO creates a shared vision for building relationships centered on trust and respect while embracing diversity and inspiring innovation.
  • The CNO communicates the shared vision clearly and influences behaviors of internal and external customers to effectuate the organizational goals and the enterprise-wide strategic plan.
  • Upholds Culture of C.A.R.E., Northwell Health's promise to our patients and families, to create a culture of connectedness, awareness, respect and empathy.

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Leadership Skills*

  • The CNO establishes themselves as an integral member of the senior executive leadership team. Using influential leadership, the CNO has the ability to inspire individual and organizational excellence, create and attain a shared vision and successfully manage change to implement the organizations' strategic plan and successfully achieve top level outcomes.
  • The CNO creates a culture that promotes team fulfillment, employee engagement, professional goal aspirations and succession planning.

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Professionalism*

  • The CNO owns the vision and philosophy for ethically sound nursing practice across the organization, promoting nurses to work to the fullest scope of their license.
  • As a transformational leader, the CNO creates a healthy professional work environment predicated on integrity, respect, shared decision-making and lifelong learning and influences a professional practice model that is patient As a thought leader, the CNO promotes a milieu which blends inquiry, evidence-based practice, caring, compassion and ethical practice
  • Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment **
  • As a key stakeholder, the CNO works with senior executive leadership to create the organizational strategic plan and assures alignment with patient care services and the health system.
  • Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the global environment and health care system to ensure the quality of the delivery of nursing care is consistent and appropriate throughout the organization.
  • Advocates for resources to ensure that a safe and caring environment is maintained.
  • Understands and builds relationships with-in the surrounding communities to positively influence population health.
  • As a leader in the nursing profession, the CNO engages in and impacts the nursing profession, advocating for policies that promote the profession and organization at a local, regional and national level.

  • Business Skills and Knowledge*

    • Develops business strategy in collaboration with all leadership on established metrics and action plans for patient care services to achieve organizational goals.
    • Drives achievement of organizational goals by expertly executing financial management skills, quality improvement methodologies and employee engagement strategies.
    • ADA Essential Functions.

    Required Experience And Qualifications

    *1.Education: *

    • Bachelors or Graduate degree in nursing required.
    • Master's Degree required.
    • Doctoral Degree, preferred.
    • *Licensure & Certification: *
    • Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse
    • Board Certification at the Executive Level within 2 years
    • *Experience: *
    • 10-year clinical nursing experience, at minimum.

    Demonstrated progressive management experience in healthcare.

    Company: Sharon Hospital

    Org Unit: 1210

    Department: Nursing Administration

    Exempt: Yes

    Salary Range: $82.58 - $153.34 Hourly

    We are an equal opportunity employer

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

    If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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