Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Type

Full Time

Experience

• 10 years

Education

• MASTER

• Job Title

• Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Location

New Jersey

Reports To

President & CEO

Position Summary

Transform Care. Empower Clinicians. Advance Health.

VNA Health Group is seeking a visionary and transformational Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to serve as the organization's senior nursing executive and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CNO provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nursing practice and patient care across home health, hospice, and community-based services.

The CNO is responsible for advancing clinical excellence, workforce development, quality outcomes, and care delivery innovation. This leader will shape enterprise-wide nursing strategy, strengthen interdisciplinary care models, and leverage technology, analytics, and evidence-based practices to improve access, outcomes, and the clinician experience.

Working closely with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, executive leadership team, and physician partners, the CNO serves as the voice of nursing while helping position VNA Health Group as a leader in home- and community-based healthcare and value-based care.

Why VNA Health Group?

For more than 114 years, VNA Health Group has been a trusted, non-profit leader in home and community-based healthcare. We are deeply committed to innovation, compassion, and workforce development, ensuring our clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to deliver exceptional care.

At VNA Health Group, our mission extends beyond healthcare. Every day, we improve the lives of individuals and families through compassionate, high-quality care delivered where it matters most, in the home and community. As Chief Nursing Officer, you will help shape the future of care delivery and strengthen the nursing workforce across the communities we serve.

Position Highlights

Opportunity to shape the future of home- and community-based healthcare

Drive clinical excellence, innovation, and workforce transformation

Lead enterprise-wide quality, patient safety, and care delivery initiatives

Advance technology-enabled and value-based models of care

Develop and mentor the next generation of nursing leaders

Create meaningful impact across patients, clinicians, and communities

What You Will Do

Strategic & Clinical Leadership

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide nursing and clinical strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth priorities, and evolving healthcare needs

Partner with executive leadership to integrate quality, patient experience, workforce planning, technology, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship into organizational decision-making

Shape long-term organizational strategy, service expansion opportunities, affiliations, partnerships, and innovative care delivery models

Ensure alignment between clinical operations and organizational objectives

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Excellence

Lead quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and risk reduction initiatives across the organization

Establish and maintain evidence-based nursing standards, clinical policies, and professional practice expectations

Champion patient- and family-centered care, service recovery, and patient experience initiatives

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, Conditions of Participation, and professional practice requirements

Utilize clinical data and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and drive measurable outcomes

Workforce & Leadership Development

Develop nursing leaders through mentorship, succession planning, professional development, and leadership coaching

Partner with Talent Acquisition and Clinical Education to strengthen recruitment, onboarding, retention, engagement, and workforce planning strategies

Advance team-based care models that enable clinicians to practice at the top of their license

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning

Operations, Finance & Innovation

Provide oversight of staffing models, workforce deployment, productivity management, scheduling, and resource utilization

Collaborate with Finance and Operations to develop clinical budgets, evaluate investments, and balance quality, access, and financial sustainability

Utilize workforce, clinical, operational, and financial data to establish priorities and drive accountability

Partner with Information Technology, Informatics, and Analytics teams to optimize clinical workflows and improve care delivery

Champion the responsible adoption of digital health solutions, artificial intelligence, remote monitoring, automation, and emerging technologies

Executive & Community Partnerships

Build strategic relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, hospitals, payers, academic institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders

Present nursing, workforce, quality, and patient care performance to executive leadership, Board committees, and governance bodies

Represent VNA Health Group in professional, community, and industry forums

Serve as an ambassador for VNA Health Group and promote the organization as both a provider and employer of choice

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Master's degree required (MSN, MHA, MBA, or related healthcare field)

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including executive leadership responsibility within a complex, multi-site healthcare organization

Significant Home Health, Hospice, or Community-Based Healthcare leadership experience required

Demonstrated success leading clinical quality, patient safety, workforce strategy, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and organizational transformation

Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards, healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and professional practice environments

Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, resource allocation, productivity management, and evaluation of clinical investments

Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to translate data into measurable action

Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and relationship-building abilities

Commitment to mission-driven healthcare, ethical leadership, professional development, and exceptional patient care

Preferred Candidate Profile

Visionary healthcare executive with experience leading large, multi-site clinical organizations

Experience with value-based care, population health, and interdisciplinary care models

Track record of developing high-performing leaders and succession plans

Data-driven decision-maker with strong business and financial acumen

Demonstrated ability to lead through change, complexity, and organizational growth

Passion for advancing nursing excellence and community-based healthcare

Working Conditions

Executive office and healthcare environment with frequent interaction across multiple service lines

Regular engagement with executive leadership, Board members, physicians, community partners, and external stakeholders

Travel throughout VNA Health Group service areas and partner locations

Participation in leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, governance meetings, and community events

Regular use of computers, enterprise systems, virtual communication platforms, and data analytics tools

What We Offer

403B and 401a retirement plans

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Robust clinical support and leadership development pathways

Employee referral and recognition programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner

Compensation Transparency

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $300,000 to USD $375,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national