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Encompass Health
Plano, Texas

Chief Nursing Officer

Registered NurseIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity

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 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 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 Chief Nursing Officer you've always aspired to be

* 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.
* Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the
Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and
Ethics Committees, as needed.
* Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work
environment.
* Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill
its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to
all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge
of measurement and assessment.
* Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital
standards.
* Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing
to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions,
develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage
illness, and prevent patient complications.
* Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.

Qualifications

* Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
* Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
* Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the
eligibility requirements.
* Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher
degree is mandated by state regulations.
* Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills
associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by
state regulation.
* Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
* Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience,
with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management,
policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting
disciplinary action.
* May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night
shifts.
* May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled
days/shifts.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the quality of nursing care and the development of patient care programs and policies. They lead a team-oriented culture and ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state rehabilitation standards.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient Care ManagementStaffing Matrix ManagementPolicy DevelopmentClinical CollaborationRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementHealthcare AdministrationQuality Improvement

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 60% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
23% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
2%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Affordable medical, dental, vision plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts