Direct Hire Chief Nursing Officer Role $270,000 to $280,000 per year in Worcester, Massachusetts

Job ID: 137809 Direct Hire Chief Nursing Officer Role $270,000 to $280,000 per year in Worcester, Massachusetts Clinical Magnet is recruiting for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on behalf of a leading healthcare system in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY Job Summary: The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership and oversees all nursing and designated patient care functions. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care, maintaining staff competency, and fostering strong collaboration across clinical and administrative teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead nursing strategy, operations, and patient care delivery across the facilityEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as TJC and Nurse Practice Act standardsPartner with leadership to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and employee engagementDevelop and mentor nurse leaders while ensuring workforce planning, recruitment, and retentionActively represent nursing in governance, medical staff meetings, and board-level discussionsOversee fiscal and resource management to align with organizational goalsTravel approximately 25% of the time to support two other local hospitals Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's in Nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management) requiredActive and current RN license in state of residence/practiceMinimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as ACNO or Nursing Director of multiple complex departmentsMust have experience leading multiple hospitals within one systemExperience working with unionsExperience working in for-profit hospital settingsStrong labor relations and leadership background with proven operational expertiseHighly effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skillsCENP or NEA certification preferred Position Overview: Location: Worcester, MA (with 25% travel to two nearby hospitals)Job Type: Full-Time Executive Leadership OnsiteCompensation: $270,000 - $280,000 annuallyBenefits: Full Executive Benefits Package