Job Description

An established surgical hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an experienced   Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)  to provide executive leadership for nursing and clinical services across a multi-campus organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who is passionate about quality, safety, operational excellence, and patient-centered care.This role offers a meaningful level of responsibility and influence. You will work closely with executive leadership, physicians, and clinical teams to shape care delivery, strengthen quality and safety practices, and support the development of nursing leaders and staff. If you are motivated by improving patient outcomes, operational effectiveness, and team engagement, this position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced   CNO, ACNO, or high-level surgical services leader   with a strong RN background and proven hospital leadership experience. Experience in   for-profit or physician-owned environments   is highly preferred. The successful candidate will be highly hands-on, data-driven, technologically savvy, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence. Strong systems thinking and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of leadership experience
  
• Management experience required
  
• Master’s degree required
  
• Strong RN background preferred
  
• Experience in surgical hospital or broader hospital leadership strongly preferred
  

Position Details

• Full-time
  
• Base salary:  $120,000–$185,000
• Benefits: Full
  
• Relocation assistance available
  
• Interview travel reimbursed
  

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and clinical departments
• Ensure safe, effective, and compliant patient care through evidence-based nursing practice
• Develop and manage nursing staffing models, budgets, and resource allocation
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Partner with physicians, executive leadership, and the governing board on strategy and operations
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice
• Oversee talent development, performance management, and employee engagement
• Integrate current research and best practices into nursing care delivery
• Represent nursing services in medical staff, executive, and board meetings

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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