Chief Nursing Officer

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. The 101‑bed facility sits on a 13‑acre campus in the heart of San Dimas and provides a full range of comprehensive services, including 24‑hour emergency care, a family birth center, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostics, cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal services. The hospital has earned multiple honors such as “100 Top Hospitals,” the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as the senior executive responsible for all nursing and designated patient‑care functions and services.
• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing practice at the facility level.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for high‑quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency, and resource management.
• Represent nursing concerns on the governing board and at medical‑staff leadership meetings.

Qualifications

• Active, current RN license in the state of practice.
• Academic degree in nursing required; postgraduate degree in nursing or related field (e.g., health‑care administration, business administration) or a written plan with timelines to obtain such a degree.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification.
• At least five years of progressive management experience in a facility environment, including experience as a Nursing Director of multiple, complex nursing departments.
• Minimum of two years of prior leadership or administrative experience.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and facility operational expertise.
• Ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the nursing profession.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing patient care to promote optimal outcomes, safety, and satisfaction for patients, physicians, and employees.
• Successful track record in recruiting, retaining, and developing staff; effective mentoring and professional‑growth support.
• Leadership in compliance with regulatory standards, rules, and laws.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $175,000 – $195,000 annually, inclusive of estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation. Exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The position may also be eligible for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various voluntary benefit options
• Benefits may vary based on employment status (full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary)

Employment Status

Full‑time position; shift days as required.