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Encompass Health
Birmingham, Alabama

Regional Chief Nursing Officer

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Regional Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity

Candidate must reside in CA, AZ, NM, CO, ID, NV, UT, or another Western state.

Honored and esteemed for your Chief Nursing Officer expertise

Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Regional Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career.

In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community from the start. This role allows you to contribute to patients’ well-being by providing compassionate care and support while playing a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes.

As a Regional Chief Nursing Officer, you'll understand that even small victories can yield substantial impacts, taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff.

Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.

A Glimpse Into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients.

Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

  • At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
  • Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Join a vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do. Yes, we consider this a valuable benefit.

  • Be the Regional Chief Nursing Officer you've always aspired to be
  • Solicits and receives feedback from local CNOs regarding the quality of care and outcomes.
  • Creates a positive impact on productivity, costs, quality and timely delivery of services.
  • Reviews and monitors hospitals’ critical numbers and takes actions to reverse negative trends.
  • Ensures CNOs adhere to the requirements of The Joint Commission and other regulatory compliance.
  • Serves on and supports the nursing advisory board.
  • Consults and assists other hospitals in need within the region.
  • Provides information and clinical perspective on various nursing responsibilities.
  • Supports the Regional Team and serves as a resource to the SVP, the region’s CEOs, and CNOs.
  • Communicates with local CNOs on documentation forms and standards, outcomes and best practices.
  • Trains and assists new CNOs in his/her orientation and on boarding.
  • Provides leadership to nursing teams to identify new nursing issues and concerns.
  • Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.

Qualifications

  • Current RN licensure appropriate to state regulations.
  • BLS certification ACLS preferred.
  • CRRN certification preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required, or another appropriate degree, unless higher degree required by state.
  • Five years experience in inpatient hospital setting.
  • Two years Nursing Management experience with responsibilities including such as 24 hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, and conducting disciplinary action.
  • Equivalent professional experience commensurate with a Master’s degree.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Director of Nursing/CNO or equivalent role in an acute care or rehab setting.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're eager to meet you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

Key Responsibilities

The Regional Chief Nursing Officer oversees nursing quality, regulatory compliance, and clinical outcomes across multiple hospitals within the region. They provide leadership, training, and strategic support to local CNOs and the regional executive team to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)CRRN (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical oversightPolicy developmentStaff orientationQuality improvementTeam managementStrategic planningClinical documentationMentorship

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 35 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
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6
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$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
37% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Nursing Administration (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 574 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts