Chief Nursing Officer; CNO Gainesville Campus
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nurse Educator
Job Category: Executive Leadership
Work Shift/
Schedule:
8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the RoleChief Nursing Officer – Gainesville
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Full-Time | Executive Leadership
Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for our Gainesville campus. This is a highly visible, strategic leadership role responsible for the overall direction, operations, and performance of nursing and clinical services. The Gainesville CNO serves as a key member of the NGMC leadership team and plays an essential role in advancing nursing practice, improving patient outcomes, strengthening team engagement, and supporting the organization’s mission to improve the health of our communities.
This leader will drive operational excellence, champion evidence-based practice, and ensure delivery of high-quality, safe patient care across all nursing departments. The CNO will work closely with the System Chief Nurse Executive and partner with clinical, medical, and operational leaders across NGHS to support an integrated, collaborative approach to patient care.
What You’ll Do Strategic & Operational Leadership- Provide vision and strategic direction for nursing operations, aligning goals with NGHS strategies and priorities.
- Develop and execute an annual nursing strategic plan in partnership with the System CNE.
- Lead strategic, financial, and operational planning activities for Gainesville nursing services.
- Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive insights to strengthen nursing services.
- Oversee day-to-day nursing operations, ensuring efficient patient flow and staffing management.
- Maintain nursing standards of care and ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical services.
- Drive improvements in capacity, throughput, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians and service line leaders on care pathways and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support Professional Nursing Governance and model excellence in nursing leadership.
- Ensure cost-effective use of human and material resources.
- Partner with finance and analytics teams to evaluate performance, market share, and opportunities.
- Achieve benchmark clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.
- Lead budgeting processes for nursing and hospital operational services.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensing, and regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures that support safe, high-quality care.
- Oversee required reporting, documentation, and performance evaluations.
- Foster strong relationships with nurse leaders, physicians, team members, patients, and families.
- Promote professional development, engagement, and a culture of collaboration.
- Serve as an active member of the NGMC leadership team and champion a positive patient experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed RN in the state of Georgia.
- BSN or MSN required. If BSN is held, a master’s degree in nursing or another field is required.
- National certification in a clinical or leadership specialty (or ability to obtain within two years).
- Minimum 10 years of professional nursing experience.
- At least 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
- Membership in a professional nursing organization within one month of hire.
- Leadership experience in professional nursing organizations (local, state, or national).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate patient care activities.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to build teams and drive results.
- Ability to coach, develop, and collaborate effectively with others.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- High work intensity; requires strong reasoning, communication, and computer…
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