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Ironside Human Resources
Charlottesville, Virginia

Chief Nursing Officer

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140K - $150K

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Well-established hospital located in Charlottesville, VA is looking for a Chief Nursing Officer to join their team. Come be part of a growing team, details listed below.

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000/annually (plus quarterly bonus, bonus is not guaranteed)

Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity

Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes

Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met

Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment

Chief Nursing Officer will Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards

Chief Nursing Officer Qualifications

  • Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience
  • Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations

Chief Nursing Officer must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations

The Surrounding Community

Features dozens of local wineries, craft breweries, and cideries

Known for its Ivy League prestige, scenic beauty, and strong culinary scene, it blends small-town charm with world-class cultural amenities

  • Heart of the city features over 120 shops, 30 restaurants, and various live music and theater venues
  • Small-town charm with world-class cultural amenities

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate across medical and clinical disciplines to foster a patient-focused culture and deliver superior outcomes. Develop patient care programs and policies while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards.

Requirements

Requires a current RN license and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field. Candidates must have at least two years of recent nursing management experience within the last five years.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient Care Program DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentClinical CollaborationRegulatory ComplianceJoint Commission StandardsCMS StandardsInclusive Leadership

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 128 active listings.

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 52% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 22 employers

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$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
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$140k-160k
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$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$468k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ironside Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Bonus