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About the Role
Senior nursing executive for FQHC network. Leads nursing practice, quality, and workforce strategy. Waco, TX.
Join Waco Family Medicine as a Chief Nursing Officer – FQHC Leadership in Waco, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Waco Family Medicine as a Chief Nursing Officer – FQHC Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Nursing Officer leads nursing practice, clinical support operations, and workforce strategy across all sites to ensure high-quality, safe patient care. They share accountability for clinical outcomes, staffing, and regulatory readiness while fostering a mission-focused culture of quality and inclusion.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current, unrestricted Texas RN license with at least seven years of progressive nursing leadership experience. Proficiency in multi-site ambulatory or community health operations and demonstrated expertise in quality improvement and patient safety are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
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.
Position Insights
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