RN CNO Full-time
Mary Lanning Healthcare

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings, NE 68901, US
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Job Description:

Award-winning, independent, midwestern community hospital seeking Chief Nursing Officer.

Company: Mary Lanning Healthcare

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About Mary Lanning Healthcare

Mary Lanning Healthcare is a hospital and system of clinics focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, compassionate service, and a collaborative culture that empowers our caregivers to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Role

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is the senior clinical nursing leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. The CNO serves as the organization’s nursing authority, advancing evidence-based practice, patient safety, nurse engagement, and quality outcomes while aligning nursing strategy with the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.

Job Description:

  • Provides executive leadership for nursing services across the organization, ensuring 24/7 delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

  • Partners with the President/CEO, Board of Trustees, medical staff, and senior leadership to drive strategic planning, organizational decision‑making, and system‑wide performance improvement initiatives.

  • Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the nursing strategic plan, annual goals, and quality improvement initiatives in alignment with organizational priorities.

  • Directs and mentors nursing directors and managers, fostering transformational leadership, workforce engagement, and professional development to support excellence in patient care.

  • Oversees nursing quality, safety, and evidence‑based practice programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

  • Provides financial stewardship through development and oversight of departmental operating and capital budgets, resource allocation, and cost‑effective utilization of labor and technology.

  • Collaborates with medical staff, risk management, and patient safety teams to address patient concerns, grievances, and risk mitigation while ensuring regulatory and legal compliance.

  • Serves as the executive advocate for nursing, representing nursing leadership in senior management, Board meetings, quality initiatives, and professional activities to stay informed on industry trends and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree (MA/MS) in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field required.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years progressive nursing leadership experience required.

  • Certification: Current registered nursing (RN) license from the State of Nebraska required. Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), or PhD in Nursing or related field preferred. Certification in Nursing Leadership of Healthcare Management preferred.

Skills:

  • Strategic and visionary thinking.

  • Collaborative and relationship-driven leadership.

  • Data-driven decision-making and strong influencing skills.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans http://www.marylanning.org/careers/benefits

Why Join Us?

Mary Lanning Healthcare is committed to excellence in patient care and community health. As CNO, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a nursing leader in your community and to shape the future of rural healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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