Chief Nursing Officer
Listed compensation
$175k-$210k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Chief Nursing Officer - Full Time - Stockton, California
- We are seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
- Leadership | Clinical Excellence | Patient-Centered Care
About Us
Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital located in Stockton, CA
- is a modern inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to restoring hope and function for patients after life-changing injuries or illnesses.
Our hospital provides specialized rehab services for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery recovery, and other complex conditions. With a caring team of certified rehabilitation nurses and licensed therapists, we deliver intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.
Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on compassionate, effective care that helps patients regain independence and quality of life.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead our nursing team in delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and operational excellence. The CNO will serve as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in clinical services.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for all nursing and clinical operations.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
- Lead initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, and quality metrics.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain compassionate patient caregivers.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Qualifications
Required Skills
Current state Registered Nurse license required.
Current CPR certification required. ALCS certification required in TX.
Master’s degree in nursing or a related field with at least one year of experience in administration; or
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field with at least two years of experience in nursing administration; or
At least four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision, with evidence of continuing education directly related to the job specifications.
Additional Qualifications/Skills
Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise, and appropriate interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall operations of the nursing department, including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursing personnel, and developing and implementing approved department projects and goals. Responsible for management of waived testing and equipment.
May supervise other departments or services that provides clinical care or services to patients. The CNO is a member of the hospital Governing Body. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Posted Total Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary
USD $175,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $210,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 48 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 50% have no call, 69% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$193k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $174k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $175k–$210k | Nursing Leadership median $130k (middle half $114k–$143k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$174k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in California | 408 active | 5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 31% remote · 50% no call · 69% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 4% offer loan repayment408 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 94 in the last 30 days | 66 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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