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Sentara Health
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Chief Nursing Officer

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Overview

Serve as a leader for division nursing operations. Responsible for the success of the patient care departments, recruitment and retention strategies for nursing personnel, continuing education for nursing personnel, regulatory compliance, standards of care, and policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the coordination of the delivery of high quality services that meet or exceed customer expectations. Work collaboratively with other Vice Presidents, Medical Staff, and Leadership in the fulfillment of the quality improvement action plan for clinical effectiveness.

Education

Master's of Business or Healthcare Administration requires BSN education.

Experience

3 years of management experience to include at least 2 years in a 24/7 nursing operations area

Sentara RMH Medical Center, located in Harrisonburg, VA, is a 238-bed community hospital serving a seven-county area with a population of close to 218,000 residents throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

Our facility has proudly served this community since 1912, beginning as Rockingham Memorial Hospital, and evolving to Sentara RMH Medical Center after joining the Sentara Healthcare system in 2011.

Along with health care that is constantly evolving, Sentara RMH is proud to achieve Magnet recognition, a credential that reinforces our dedication to quality patient care as well as partnering closely with nonprofits, schools, and many community groups to enhance our community’s health.

At our facility, one thing never changes: our commitment to serving you. This medical center specializes in behavioral health, cancer care, heart and vascular services, emergency medicine, maternity services, women’s health, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, wound healing, and weight loss surgery..

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
  • A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
  • Free and convenient parking
  • Collaboration and shared governance
  • CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
  • EAP – 24 x 7

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer leads division nursing operations and oversees patient care departments, recruitment, and retention strategies. They collaborate with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality clinical services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Business or Healthcare Administration and a BSN. A minimum of 3 years of management experience, including at least 2 years in 24/7 nursing operations, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient care managementStaff management

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
2%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,780/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Harrisonburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans