Chief Nursing Officer – Worcester, MA

Clinical Magnet is recruiting for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on behalf of a leading healthcare system in Worcester, MA.

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 facility
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as TJC and Nurse Practice Act standards
• Partner with leadership to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and employee engagement
• Develop and mentor nurse leaders while ensuring workforce planning, recruitment, and retention
• Actively represent nursing in governance, medical staff meetings, and board-level discussions
• Oversee fiscal and resource management to align with organizational goals
• Travel 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) required
• Active and current RN license in state of residence/practice
• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as ACNO or Nursing Director of multiple complex departments
• Must have experience leading multiple hospitals within one system
• Experience working with unions and in for-profit hospital settings required
• Strong labor relations and leadership background with proven operational expertise
• Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• CENP or NEA certification preferred

Position Overview:

• Location: Worcester, MA (with 25% travel to two nearby hospitals)
• Job Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership | Onsite
• Compensation: $270,000 – $280,000 annually
• Benefits: Full Executive Benefits Package