Chief Nursing Officer

medical, dental, and vision insurance, robust retirement savings with a 401(k) match, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, life/disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition reimbursement for career growth

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Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are the nation’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation. Approximately one in three patients in the U.S. receiving inpatient rehabilitative care receive it at an Encompass Health hospital. When you choose Encompass Health, you’re choosing a team with decades of experience and a deep commitment to personalized care. We offer unparalleled clinical expertise for treating inpatient rehabilitation conditions and will create a customized treatment plan based on your unique needs.

Why join us?

medical, dental, and vision insurance, robust retirement savings with a 401(k) match, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, life/disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition reimbursement for career growth.

Job Details

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Multiple Locations | Executive Leadership Role

?? Las Vegas, NV
?? Scottsdale, AZ
?? Littleton, CO
?? Colorado Springs, CO

Position Overview

We are partnering with multiple inpatient healthcare organizations to recruit Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) for high-impact executive leadership roles. These positions report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and sit on the executive leadership team, with responsibility for nursing strategy, clinical quality, staffing, and operational excellence.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced nurse leaders seeking visibility, influence, and the ability to drive meaningful change in growing or transitioning hospital environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all nursing and patient care services

Maintain 24/7 accountability for nursing operations, staffing, quality, and compliance

Lead and develop nursing leadership teams, including Nurse Managers and department leaders

Oversee clinical departments including (varies by location):

Nursing Services

Infection Prevention

Education / Staff Development

Respiratory Therapy

Wound Care

Dialysis

Scheduling and ancillary services

Partner closely with the CEO and executive team on organizational strategy, performance improvement, and culture

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards

Manage nursing budgets, FTEs, policies, procedures, and performance management

Support recruitment, retention, and engagement of nursing staff

Drive quality initiatives and patient care excellence across the organization

Required Qualifications

Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state (or ability to obtain)

BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)

CRRN certification required or ability to obtain within one year of eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field (advanced degree preferred or in progress)

Minimum 5 years of inpatient hospital nursing experience

Minimum 2 years of recent nursing management experience (within the last 5 years), including:

24-hour operational accountability

FTE and staffing management

Policy and procedure oversight

Budget management

Performance management and disciplinary action

Role-Specific Highlights (Location Dependent)

Direct report to the CEO

Member of the executive leadership team

Oversight of inpatient nursing teams and multiple clinical departments

Nurse staffing ratios approximately 1:8

Hospital sizes ranging from ~60+ beds with ADCs of 45–55

Direct reports ranging from Nurse Managers to 40+ nursing staff, depending on location

Opportunities created by leadership transitions, offering the chance to make an immediate impact

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:
Up to $130K–$160K+, depending on location and experience

Competitive executive benefits package

Relocation assistance may be available depending on location

Why This Opportunity?

These roles offer:

Executive visibility and influence

A direct partnership with the CEO

The opportunity to lead through change and elevate nursing…