iLocatum

Fresno, CA

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO - Surgical Hospital)

📍 Fresno, CA | 💰 $165K–$250K Base + Bonus + Stock Options + Paid Relocation


🔥 MUST-HAVES:

  • Active RN license in California

  • Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare, or Business strongly preferred

  • Minimum 5 years in progressive hospital nursing leadership

  • Experience overseeing multiple, complex nursing departments

  • Surgical hospital or ASC experience highly preferred


Lead with Purpose. Impact with Vision.

We’re seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead clinical operations at a cutting-edge, Joint Commission-accredited surgical hospital in Fresno, CA. With 5 advanced ORs focused on Spine and Joint Replacement procedures, this is a pivotal role for a strategic nursing leader ready to drive clinical excellence and innovation.


What You’ll Own:

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute plans for patient care services that align with hospital goals and evolving patient needs.

  • Staffing & Operations: Oversee nursing schedules, assignments, and staffing models across all units; lead resource planning and care delivery systems.

  • Compliance & Quality: Ensure nursing practices meet Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, and professional standards; lead quality initiatives and clinical performance improvement.

  • Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between nursing, executive leadership, the medical staff, and governing bodies to align strategy and execution.

  • Budget Oversight: Lead the nursing services’ budgeting process with a focus on operational efficiency and patient-centered outcomes.

  • Talent Development: Mentor nurse leaders and promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth.


What You Bring to the Table:

  • Proven leadership in a hospital setting—visionary yet operationally sound

  • Strong command of compliance, quality standards, and performance metrics

  • Effective communicator and relationship builder across clinical and administrative teams

  • Passion for driving innovation and patient satisfaction in surgical care


This is your opportunity to shape nursing operations at a premier facility while working with a forward-thinking executive team. If you're a CNO or senior nursing leader ready for your next bold step, apply now and bring your expertise to a thriving, high-performing surgical environment.

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