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Direct Hire Chief Nursing Officer Role $270,000 to $280,000 per year in Worcester, Massachusetts
ICON MEDICAL NETWORK
Last Updated: 2/09/26
Job Description
Job ID: 137809
Direct Hire Chief Nursing Officer Role $270,000 to $280,000 per year in Worcester, Massachusetts
Clinical Magnet is recruiting for a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on behalf of a leading healthcare system in Worcester, Massachusetts.
This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY
Job Summary:
The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership and oversees all nursing and designated patient care functions. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care, maintaining staff competency, and fostering strong collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead nursing strategy, operations, and patient care delivery across the facility
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as TJC and Nurse Practice Act standards
Partner with leadership to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and employee engagement
Develop and mentor nurse leaders while ensuring workforce planning, recruitment, and retention
Actively represent nursing in governance, medical staff meetings, and board-level discussions
Oversee fiscal and resource management to align with organizational goals
Travel approximately 25% of the time to support two other local hospitals
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's in Nursing or related field (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management) required
Active and current RN license in state of residence/practice
Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a facility environment as ACNO or Nursing Director of multiple complex departments
Must have experience leading multiple hospitals within one system
Experience working with unions
Experience working in for-profit hospital settings
Strong labor relations and leadership background with proven operational expertise
Highly effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
CENP or NEA certification preferred
Position Overview:
Location: Worcester, MA (with 25% travel to two nearby hospitals)
Job Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership | Onsite
Compensation: $270,000 - $280,000 annually
Benefits: Full Executive Benefits Package
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