Chief Nursing Officer
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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.
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
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 42% have no call, 80% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$130k)103 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Texas | 395 active | 5,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Registered Nurse listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 91 in the last 30 days | 71 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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