Chief Nursing Officer

Position Type: Senior Executive Leadership

The Opportunity

As a top-level nurse and a cornerstone of our clinical operations, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is essential to Prairie View’s ability to provide high-level healthcare services to our patients. This executive role blends organizational, administrative, and clinical leadership to ensure our nursing strategies remain deeply aligned with our mission and goals.

The CNO oversees the entire system’s nursing professional practice and acts as the strategic "right-hand" to the Medical Director. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will be a primary driver of quality, performance, and compassionate care throughout the organization.

Your Impact

• Executive Strategy: Develop and implement nursing strategies that align with Prairie View’s mission, values, and long-term organizational goals.

• Clinical Oversight: Provide high-level leadership for nursing professional practice, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborative Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner to the Medical Director and department leaders to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Quality & Compliance: Champion regulatory and accreditation efforts, ensuring all clinical procedures meet or exceed industry standards.

• Workforce Leadership: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier clinical team, overseeing staffing models and patient ratios to maintain excellence.

• Financial Stewardship: Participate in budgeting and financial oversight for assigned clinical departments, identifying technologies that enhance efficiency and safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing standards, policies, and clinical procedures.

• Promote clinical excellence and high levels of staff engagement.

• Identify and support the implementation of new processes to enhance quality and safety.

• Facilitate opportunities for staff education, training, and professional development.

• Serve as a role model for ethical leadership, accountability, and collaboration.

Join Our Team

At Prairie View, we rely on our CNO to be the bridge between administrative strategy and patient-centered excellence. If you are ready to serve as a senior executive leader in a mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply.

Apply Today to Lead Clinical Excellence at Prairie View.

Qualifications

We are seeking an influential leader with the following credentials:

• Education & Experience:

  • Master’s Degree (Preferred): Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required): Requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

  • A combination of education and relevant leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Leadership Mastery: Proven ability to lead teams, influence organizational outcomes, and manage complex operations.

• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to navigate high-pressure or sensitive situations with sound judgment.

• Operational Skills: Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a sharp attention to detail.

• Commitment: A dedicated focus on continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.