Chief Nursing Officer

Overview

Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career. This role allows you to contribute to patients' well-being by providing compassionate care and support while taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff.

Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.

The Encompass Health Way

At Encompass Health, you will experience the difference from the moment you become part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader with opportunities for professional growth. We are proud to be recognized for our workplace excellence, including accolades such as being named one of the World\'s Most Admired Companies and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For\" Award, among others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outcomes.
• Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients\' nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Act as a representative for nursing on committees as needed (e.g., Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, Ethics).
• Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Cultivate an environment that empowers the hospital to exceed its goals, communicate the mission to staff, hold staff accountable, motivate the team, and oversee measurement and assessment.
• Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
• Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD; integrate data to develop programs that optimize health and prevent complications.
• Celebrate the achievements of staff and patients along the way.

Qualifications

• Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
• Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
• Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting eligibility requirements.
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing or related field (or higher, as mandated by state regulations).
• Advanced degree or related knowledge/skills typical of advanced nursing leadership roles, as required by state regulations.
• Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Two years of recent nursing management experience (within last 5 years) with 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy/procedure oversight, and budgetary responsibilities; experience with disciplinary actions is a plus.
• May be required to work weekdays/weekends, evenings/night shifts, and/or holidays as scheduled.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A supportive, inclusive, and caring work environment.

Equal employment opportunity: Encompass Health provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, or disability, or any other protected classification.