Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Full-Time | Days
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Job Description
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed healthcare organization in Manchester, TN and we are looking to hire a dynamic and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to shape the future of nursing and elevate the quality of care across the organization.
As a key member of the leadership team, the CNO will oversee all aspects of nursing operations, ensure the highest standards of clinical quality and regulatory compliance, empower nursing teams to deliver safe, compassionate, resident-centered care, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
What You’ll Do
Lead and Oversee All Nursing Service Employees
- Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, management, and medical staff to advance the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, operational plans, and policies
- Oversee the clinical and administrative operations of Nursing Services
- Direct nursing service planning, staffing, budgeting, operations, and performance
- Coordinate ancillary services and departments to support facility goals
- Collaborate with Finance and other departments to achieve organizational objectives
- Provide leadership oversight for other departments as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
What We Are Looking For
- Education, Experience and Licenses
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- BSN, MSN, Master of Healthcare Administration, or MBA
- 5+ years of nursing management experience at the director level
- Experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, home health, or hospital settings highly valued
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a rural or small hospital setting
- Strong clinical expertise combined with strategic leadership vision
- Proven ability to drive meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery
What You Can Expect
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate healthcare leader to build strong clinical teams, drive operational excellence, and champion a culture of exceptional resident care
If you are a passionate and strategic nursing leader who thrives on inspiring teams and improving patient care, we invite you to bring your leadership and expertise to this impactful CNO opportunity. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Nursing Officer will oversee all nursing operations, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. They will partner with executive leadership to advance the hospital's mission, manage nursing staff, and direct operational planning and budgeting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess a BSN, MSN, MHA, or MBA degree. A minimum of 5 years of nursing management experience at the director level is required, with preference for experience in hospital or skilled nursing settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $100k–$135k)115 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Tennessee | 169 active | 5,779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 86 in the last 30 days | 66 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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