Chief Nursing Officer

  • Portland, ME, USA
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Salary: $170,000 – $180,000 (max based on experience) + Quarterly Bonus Potential

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced nursing executive ready to take ownership of clinical operations within a 100-bed hospital with an average daily census of 70. You'll play a key role in driving patient care outcomes, operational performance, and team stability.

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic and operational oversight for all nursing services
  • Lead clinical teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Drive performance improvement, staffing optimization, and regulatory compliance
  • Partner with executive leadership to support hospital growth and operational goals
  • Oversee key support functions while coordinating with outsourced services (dialysis, lab, respiratory)

Leadership Scope

  • Direct oversight of 6 leaders, including Nurse Manager, Educator, Infection Prevention, Wound Care, Program Coordinator, and Admin/Scheduling
  • Indirect oversight of nursing supervisors and frontline staff

What You Bring

  • RN required
  • 5+ years of hospital experience with at least 2+ years in nursing leadership (Director level or above preferred)
  • Open to diverse clinical leadership backgrounds with strong operational experience
  • Proven ability to lead teams, improve outcomes, and drive accountability

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on CNO who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a measurable impact on both clinical quality and operational success.