Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

This Chief Nursing Officer role is hosted by Cam Strahm at Jobot for a 40‑bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Sioux Falls, part of a growing national healthcare organization. The hospital features all‑private rooms, a tenured collaborative leadership team, minimal agency use, and planned bed expansion.

About the role

Lead nursing and clinical support services with 24‑hour accountability for patient care. This is a hands‑on executive position — no patient assignment — focused on rounding, staff support, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and shaping nursing growth as the hospital expands. You will report to the CEO and work closely with the senior leadership team on quality, outcomes, and hospital performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing operations with 24‑hour accountability for patient care
• Direct 6 direct reports: nurse manager, respiratory therapy, dietitian, hospital educator, wound care, and infection prevention
• Support a nursing leadership structure that includes a nurse manager plus day and night supervisors
• Oversee staffing, FTE management, and productivity (6:1 ratios supported by techs)
• Own nursing policies, procedures, and budget
• Maintain continuous survey readiness and compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards
• Round daily on patients and staff; remain visible and approachable on the floor
• Lead recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts to keep turnover low and agency use minimal
• Handle performance management and disciplinary action when needed
• Help plan nursing for future bed growth
• Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership on quality, patient outcomes, and hospital performance

Requirements & Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license for South Dakota (or compact)
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field
• Master’s degree, current enrollment in a master’s program, or willingness to enroll within 6–12 months of hire
• 5+ years of inpatient hospital experience
• 2+ years of recent (within the last 5 years) nursing leadership experience, including 24‑hour accountability, FTE management, policy and procedure, budget oversight, and disciplinary action
• CRRN certification, obtained within one year of becoming eligible to sit for the exam

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement that can support a master’s degree
• Dedicated preceptor for the entire first year
• Stable foundation: nursing support positions filled, minimal agency use
• Growth opportunity: planned bed expansion with chance to shape nursing growth
• All‑private rooms for better patient experience and work environment
• Community: Sioux Falls offers low cost of living, strong job market, family‑friendly lifestyle

Pay

Competitive base salary of $100,000 – $135,000 per year plus the hospital incentive plan.