Normal working schedule is M-F with the expectation of flexibility to establish visibility on off shifts and weekends. There are some evening commitments for business and community purposes that the CNO will need to attend.

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities  

• Leads the development and execution of nursing strategic and operational plans, including quality, teammates engagement, care experience, financial, and growth strategies in alignment with enterprise goals. 
• Maintain safety, risk, and compliance standards at all care levels, including departmental requirements and action plans. 
• Develops and implements nursing plans, staffing, and workflows aligned with organizational strategies. 
• Accountable for planning, development, and management of operating and capital budgets for nursing and other assigned areas, ensuring alignment with institutional and enterprise goals. 
• Leads the development and adoption of innovative care delivery models aligned with evidence-based practice, safety, and economic drivers by optimizing resource utilization, balancing quality, safety, cost, and workforce sustainability. 
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to monitor performance against clinical quality targets and leads improvement initiatives using rigorous, evidence-based quality methodologies. 
• Fosters a work environment of clinical excellence, structural empowerment, and two-way communication through shared governance structures and engaging nurses at all levels in professional practice decisions, evidence-based practice, nursing research, and innovation. 
• Supports and advances Magnet & Pathways principles and designation efforts, as applicable. 
• Advances the nursing profession through professional development, leadership succession planning, and role modeling professional accountability while developing, coaching, and evaluating nursing leaders, to strengthen leadership capability and career growth. 
• Ensures the provision of time, resources, and learning environments that support continuous professional development and competency-based practice for all nursing team members. 
• Leverages healthcare technology and nursing information systems to enhance care delivery, documentation accuracy, efficiency, quality improvement, and patient outcomes. 
• Advocates for optimal workforce well-being, community health, and community engagement 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and professional practice requirements related to nursing services. 

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education

• Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field required (MSN, MBA, MHA, or similar). Doctorate (DNP or PhD) preferred.  
• Must have MSN if undergraduate degree is not BSN. 

Certification / Registration / License 

• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single site license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services 
• Nationally recognized nursing leadership or specialty certification required 
• NOTE: Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. 

Experience

• Typically requires 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with experience in senior management and accountability for staff, budgets and outcomes.  

• Significant experience overseeing nursing operations and quality in a complex healthcare environment.     

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

• Demonstrated expertise in nursing operations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional practice standards.
• Strong strategic planning, enterprise thinking, and change leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and influence across matrixed organizations .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills..
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with executives, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Travel required, exposure to weather and road conditions 
• Operates standard office and clinical equipment 
• Primarily office-based with clinical environment exposure as needed

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.