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Ehmct lists this Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – New 80‐Bed Acute Care Hospital opportunity in baytown, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – New 80‑Bed Acute Care Hospital
East Houston Medical Center – East Houston, Texas
The Chief Nursing Officer will serve as the senior nursing executive and core member of the pre‑opening leadership team. This leader will guide nursing strategy, participate in facility and workflow design, and lead the transition from construction to go‑live operations, ultimately overseeing all nursing and patient care services once the hospital opens.
Pre‑opening Planning and Design Responsibilities
Collaborate with executive leadership, architects, constructors, and clinical leaders to ensure nursing input is integrated into unit layout, patient room design, nurse workstations, and support spaces.
Lead the development of the nursing care delivery model, including staffing plans, scope of services, and patient flow for all inpatient and procedural areas before opening.
Establish clinical policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice that will govern care on day one and support regulatory readiness.
Participate in equipment planning and selection for nursing and patient care areas, ensuring alignment with evidence‑based practice, safety, and efficiency.
Drive pre‑opening project plans for nursing, including hiring timelines, orientation pathways, competency programs, and go‑live readiness activities (mock surveys, simulations, and drills).
Serve as a visible and trusted liaison between front‑line nursing perspectives and the design/construction team, advocating for practical, patient‑centered solutions.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and patient care services, aligning nursing practice with the hospital’s mission, vision, and goals.
Ensure high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience through evidence‑based practice, performance improvement, and a strong culture of safety.
Oversee nursing workforce planning, including recruitment, retention, scheduling, and productivity management for the 80‑bed acute care environment.
Partner closely with the CEO, CMO, COO, and medical staff to integrate nursing perspectives into strategy, service line development, and operational decision‑making.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards and lead nursing’s participation in surveys and continuous readiness activities.
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility) in the State of Texas.
Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field required; doctoral preparation in nursing or a healthcare‑related discipline preferred.
Significant leadership experience in acute care nursing, including senior‑level responsibility (e.g., Director of Nursing, Associate CNO or CNO), ideally with experience in new hospital openings, expansions, or major redesign projects.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and nursing operations.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, architects, and operations leaders during facility design and activation.
Leadership Attributes
Strategic, forward‑thinking nurse executive who brings both operational discipline and creativity to a greenfield hospital project.
Exceptional communicator and relationship‑builder, able to align diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for nursing and patient care.
Committed to cultivating a high‑engagement, professional practice environment where nurses can thrive and deliver outstanding care.
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Worksite address
baytown, TX, 77522, US
Who can apply
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