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Encompass Health
Arlington, Texas

Chief Nursing Officer

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Chief Nursing Officer for inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Leadership role in Arlington, TX.

Join Encompass Health as a Chief Nursing Officer – Inpatient Rehab in Arlington, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
  • Company-matching 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchase plans
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Encompass Health as a Chief Nursing Officer – Inpatient Rehab.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for overseeing the quality of nursing care, developing patient care programs, and ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. They lead interdisciplinary teams to foster a patient-focused culture while managing staffing, budgets, and staff performance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current RN license, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and at least five years of inpatient hospital experience. Additionally, two years of recent nursing management experience with 24-hour accountability is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)CRRN

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipPatient care managementStaff managementBudgetary oversightFTE managementPolicy developmentClinical complianceJoint Commission standardsCMS standardsQuality improvementStaff developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationData analysisRehabilitation nursingInfection control

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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This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts