Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton 

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New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital – Denton, TX

Your experience matters
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. We are driven by a profound
commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to
others. As the Chief Nursing Officer joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
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.

How you’ll contribute 
Directs and coordinates functions and activities of nursing department and
assigned clinical operation departments. Consults with and advises Chief
Executive Officer on the general operation of the hospital. Develops nursing and
clinical department’s goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies
and procedures. Organizes nursing and clinical departments according to
administrative and nursing service guidelines; ensures compliance with legal,
organizational, and medical staff standards. Has authority and responsibility
for establishing, directing, and implementing the Standards of Nursing Practice
and the clinical operations and financial matters related to all nursing and
clinical care areas and functions.

A Chief Nursing Officer who excels in this role:

* Provides professional working conditions for employees. 

* Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in
an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. 

* Assists with development of the budget for the nursing department in
collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages 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. 

* Assures compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA. 

* Enforces compliance of the nursing department with education/in-service
requirements/orientation and competencies. 

* Leads monthly staff meetings and communicates information to/from management
and leadership. 

* Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff
development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses. 

* Assists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient
satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve
performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing
department. 

* Performs management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating,
counseling, and performance evaluations of staff in the nursing department. 

* Assures occurrence of appropriate documentation, including documentation of
medical necessity, by staff in medical records; monitors completion and
revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. 

* Assures education and training is provided to nursing staff on Quality
Indicators (QI); assures timely and accurate QI assessments and scoring is
performed. 

* Assures nursing attendance and participation in team conferences. 

* Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. 

* Other duties as assigned 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers

* Comprehensive 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 and 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.
* Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a
brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology and
equipment.

What we’re looking for 

* Masters degree preferred and/or BSN with plan to complete a master’s degree
program in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical
specialty  
* 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 

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas
Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity
for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.