Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

Location: Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah, TX
Schedule: Full-Time

About Us

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah is a 50-bed specialty inpatient hospital in north Houston providing advanced care for children and adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Our campus includes:

• 16-bed ICU/Medical-Surgical Unit providing high-acuity medical care and recovery support.

• 34-bed Medical-Behavioral Unit serving patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.

We specialize in treating brain and spinal cord injuries, chronic illnesses, neurobehavioral disorders, and adolescents with complex co-occurring diagnoses.

At Nexus Health Systems, we are bridging medical and behavioral care so no person falls through the cracks. Our programs deliver holistic, specialty-driven treatment that helps individuals achieve recovery, independence, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership

• Consistently support and communicate the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nexus Health Systems.

• Foster a culture of service excellence, accountability, and collaboration among clinical teams.

• Uphold compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

• Represent the hospital in community and partnership initiatives to promote health equity and access.

Clinical Excellence

• Integrate evidence-based practices into inpatient care delivery models and clinical protocols.

• Oversee credentialing, privileging, and performance evaluation of clinical staff.

• Champion innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration and technology adoption.

• Standardize clinical practices across inpatient departments to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Lead development of new service lines and expansion initiatives aligned with community needs.

Patient Experience and Advocacy

• Promote patient-centered care and shared decision-making across all inpatient settings.

• Implement systems for monitoring patient satisfaction and feedback.

• Ensure culturally competent, respectful care that honors patient and family values.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Oversee the hospital’s quality improvement and patient safety programs.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, CARF, RTC, and RCCL standards.

• Lead accreditation readiness and continuous quality monitoring initiatives.

• Analyze clinical performance data to identify trends and drive performance improvement.

Professional Development

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth for all clinical staff.

• Support continuing education, certification, and leadership development programs.

• Mentor emerging nurse and clinical leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline.

Finance and Resource Stewardship

• Collaborate with the CEO to develop and manage clinical budgets.

• Evaluate cost-effectiveness of programs and drive initiatives to optimize productivity.

• Support quality-based reimbursement and value-based care strategies.

Qualifications

• MSN, MBA, or related master’s degree (Doctorate preferred).

• Active Texas RN license and BLS certification required.

• 5+ years of progressive clinical leadership and 3+ years of direct clinical experience.

• Expertise in quality improvement, clinical operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Join Nexus – Shenandoah and lead a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, integrated inpatient care.