Chief Nursing Officer – Whittier Whittier, CA

12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, California

Full-Time/Regular

Not working with outside recruitment agencies at this time

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a transformational Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our executive leadership team and drive the next generation of nursing practice, quality, and operational performance.

At PIH Health, nursing is more than a profession, it is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. This is a rare opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, advance care delivery innovation, and cultivate a thriving, high-engagement nursing culture within a respected, mission-driven health system.

The CNO provides strategic and operational oversight for all nursing services, driving quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance. This leader will play a key role in clinical transformation, technology integration, and development of modern care delivery models that support system growth and workforce sustainability.

• Lead nursing strategy, operations, and clinical transformation initiatives
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes exceeding national benchmarks
• Strengthen nurse engagement, retention, and shared governance
• Partner with executive leadership and medical staff to advance organizational strategy
• Oversee nursing budgets, staffing models, productivity, and resource stewardship
• Champion evidence-based practice, professional development, and innovation
• Partner with Information Technology department on the implementation of EPIC in nursing areas.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration preferred

Minimum eight years acute care nursing experience, including five years in progressive leadership roles