Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton will be jointly operated by Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources. The hospital will be the partners' fourth inpatient rehabilitation facility serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area and is anticipated to open in Spring/Summer 2027.

About the role

As the Chief Nursing Officer, you will direct and coordinate functions and activities of the nursing department and assigned clinical operation departments. You will consult with and advise the Chief Executive Officer on the general operation of the hospital, ensuring compliance with legal, organizational, and medical staff standards. This role involves establishing, directing, and implementing the Standards of Nursing Practice and managing clinical operations and financial matters related to all nursing and clinical care areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop nursing and clinical department's goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies, and procedures.
• Organize nursing and clinical departments according to administrative and nursing service guidelines.
• Provide professional working conditions for employees and ensure patient care optimizes patient safety.
• Assist with the development of the nursing department budget in collaboration with the CEO and Controller.
• Manage costs associated with personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Responsible for staffing plans, management of nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA.
• Enforce compliance with education/in-service requirements, orientation, and competencies.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and communicate information to/from management and leadership.
• Promote rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourage staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses.
• Review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes to improve performance.
• Perform management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performance evaluations of staff.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, including medical necessity, by staff in medical records.
• Monitor completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff on Quality Indicators (QI).
• Ensure timely and accurate QI assessments and scoring.
• Ensure nursing attendance and participation in team conferences.
• Ensure patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current CRRN or obtained within 2 years preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in healthcare administration/management with a minimum of two years' experience at a senior nursing management level preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute care environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred and/or BSN with a plan to complete a master's degree program in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About the facility

Our new stand-alone facility will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery, amputation, and other conditions. With 40 private rooms, it will expand access to inpatient rehabilitation care in Collin County, addressing a growing regional need.

Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting-edge technology and equipment.