Chief Clinical Officer - Chief Nursing Officer

Are you called to serve our kūpuna with compassion and leadership? Looking to grow with a locally rooted, mission-driven healthcare ‘ohana?

At ʻOhana Pacific Health, we’re seeking a Chief Clinical Officer who shares our commitment to mālama — to care deeply for our kūpuna, our team, and our community.

We are proud to be Hawai‘i’s largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare organization, dedicated to delivering what we call the ʻOhana Experience: compassionate, kūpuna-centered care rooted in respect, excellence, and aloha.

This leadership position is a unique opportunity to guide our skilled nursing communities that plays a vital role in caring for kūpuna.

About the Role

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is a strategic healthcare leader responsible for directing the nursing and clinical operations to align with the organization's population health initiatives.

This role involves developing and implementing strategies to improve health outcomes across communities, reducing health disparities, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

The CCO collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and organizational leadership to integrate nursing care with broader population health goals. This role represents OPH with external partners such as health systems, payers, and physician groups.

This role is critical to achieving sustainable improvements in community health outcomes while advancing the organization’s mission to provide equitable and quality healthcare. Performs job duties in accordance with Ohana Pacific Health (OPH) Core Values and behaviors. You will be part of our ExecutiveLeadership and will:

• Oversee clinical operations, clinical education and training throughout OPH.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and evaluation of nursing and broader clinical services to ensure they meet the needs of diverse patient populations
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as readmission rates, health disparities, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with IT and health information systems personnel to ensure adequate data is available to drive continuous clinical quality improvement
• Develop and implement nursing and broader clinical strategies that support population health management and value-based care initiatives.
• Align clinical practices with organizational goals to improve outcomes for specific populations, particularly those at risk or underserved
• Cultivate strategic clinical partnerships by representing OPH’s quality, clinical expertise, and continuum-of-care capabilities with healthcare and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with medical staff, public health agencies, other healthcare providers, and community organizations
• Promote a culture of lifelong learning and professional development within the nursing and broader clinical or allied health professional workforce.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or equivalent); advanced coursework or certification in geriatrics, public health, or population health is preferred
• Current medical/health screening including 2 step TB clearance.
• Active RN license in the state of Hawaii
• 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership, including experience with population health, care coordination, multiple clinical service line, or public health initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing large, interdisciplinary teams in complex healthcare settings.
• Experience in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning
• Ability to be data driven, strategic, enterprise-wide, and hands-on leader.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility across all lines of service and maintain expertise in pertinent healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency in population health tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and data analytics platforms.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal. Strong and effective communication skills
• A passion for leadership with heart, humility, and a deep respect for kūpuna.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven ‘Ohana Culture – rooted in aloha, kuleana, and mālama.

• Opportunities for Growth – We invest in leadership and career development.

• Competitive Benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities

If you believe in caring for kūpuna as you would your own family and are ready to lead with both head and heart, we welcome you to apply and learn more about joining our healthcare ‘ohana.

Apply today and be part of transforming how care is delivered across Hawaiʻi.

ʻOhana Pacific Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. Applicants requiring accommodations may contact our Talent Acquisitions team.