Chief Nursing Officer

The Opportunity

The UConn Health Waterbury Hospital is seeking a highly accomplished Vice President / Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing during a period of growth, integration, and organizational transformation.

Position Overview

The Vice President / Chief Nursing Officer provides executive leadership for the planning, delivery, and advancement of nursing care across UConn Health Waterbury Hospital. This role plays a central role in aligning nursing practice with the hospital’s mission, operating priorities, and integration with UConn Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish standards for nursing practice and maintain accountability for nursing services across the hospital, with matrixed responsibility for off-site nursing functions.
• Advance clinical, operational, workforce, and professional practice performance while aligning nursing with UConn Health standards.
• Create structure and discipline in daily operations.
• Build the professional practice foundation required for long-term success.
• Serve as a visible, trusted presence for frontline staff.
• Partner effectively with physicians, administrators, labor leaders, and system leadership to drive measurable progress.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nursing leadership and management.
• Proven track record of improving clinical, operational, workforce, and professional practice performance.
• Strong strategic and practical leadership skills.
• Experience in integrating with academic and community healthcare systems.
• Ability to build a professional practice foundation for long-term success.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with various stakeholders.

Benefits

The organization offers a competitive executive package including an anticipated base salary between $250-300k.

Application Information

To apply, interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining relevant leadership experience. All inquiries, nominations, and candidate conversations will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality. Please contact Beth Ross of AMN Healthcare at beth.ross@amnhealthcare.com.