Chief Nursing Officer na Ernest Health

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona – Flagstaff, AZ

Leadership | Clinical Excellence | Patient-Centered Care

About Us:

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is a premier inpatient rehabilitation facility providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to helping patients regain independence and achieve their highest level of function. We are proud to serve the Flagstaff community and surrounding regions with a personalized and collaborative approach to rehabilitation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead our nursing team in delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and operational excellence. The CNO will serve as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in clinical services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all nursing and clinical operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
• Lead initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, and quality metrics.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain compassionate patient caregivers.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Interested in relocating to the Flagstaff, AZ Area?

Flagstaff, AZ a vibrant mountain town known for its scenic beauty, outdoor adventure, and small-town charm. Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff offers four-season recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in winter to hiking and mountain biking in summer. With a lively downtown, local arts scene and close to the Grand Canyon, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

Required Skills:

• Current state Registered Nurse license required.
• Current CPR certification required. ALCS certification required in TX.
• Three years’ experience in a hospital nurse management position preferred.
• Master’s degree or working towards completion in TX, preferred in all other states.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise, and appropriate interpersonal skills.

Responsible for the overall operations of the nursing department, including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursing personnel, and developing and implementing approved department projects and goals. Responsible for management of waived testing and equipment. The CNO is a member of the hospital Governing Body. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.