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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
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Goodwin Recruiting
Eastland, TX (In Person)
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Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here Full-Time Executive Leadership Opportunity Are you a servant leader with a passion for rural healthcare excellence, patient-centered care, and nursing leadership? A respected community hospital in beautiful East Texas is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing operations, drive quality initiatives, and help shape the future of patient care throughout the organization. This is an outstanding opportunity for a nursing executive who enjoys being visible, hands-on, and highly engaged with both staff and the community they serve. Why This Opportunity? Executive leadership role with direct impact on patient care and hospital operations Opportunity to partner closely with Medical Staff, Administration, and the Board of Directors Influence strategic initiatives, quality outcomes, patient experience, and workforce development Serve as a key leader in a close-knit community hospital environment Broad operational oversight across nursing services and patient care departments Position Summary The Chief Nursing Officer plans, organizes, and directs all nursing and patient care services throughout the hospital. This leader is responsible for nursing practice standards, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, staffing strategy, departmental budgeting, policy development, and clinical excellence. The CNO serves as the voice of nursing within the organization while fostering collaboration across departments, supporting staff development, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all nursing operations and patient care services Develop and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care Ensure compliance with state, federal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource utilization Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to enhance patient care delivery Participate in Board meetings and hospital committees Support recruitment, retention, coaching, and professional development of nursing staff Maintain a strong presence throughout patient care units and clinical departments Serve as a clinical and operational resource available to staff as needed Qualifications Required Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Minimum 5 years of professional nursing experience Leadership experience in nursing management or hospital operations Strong knowledge of nursing practice, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field Prior Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing, or Senior Nursing Leadership experience CEN certification Rural hospital leadership experience Certifications Current or ability to obtain within six months: