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Chief Nursing Officer (4428)

Registered NurseFull-Time
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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

BLSACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical operationsQuality improvementPatient safetyStaffing managementRegulatory compliancePerformance managementChange managementConflict resolutionClinical analyticsBudget managementTeam leadershipEvidence-based practiceInfection preventionStrategic planning

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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About WACO Family Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Waco, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development