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Chief Nursing Officer, Brenner Children's Hospital and The Birth Center

American Addiction CentersWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPosted Aug 24, 2026

Compensation

$87 - $139 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Posted

Aug 24, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited School of Nursing, with an MSN required within 3 months of hire. A minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing management experience is preferred, along with a current RN license.

Core Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the strategic leadership, quality of nursing practice, and operational management of nursing services at Brenner Children's Hospital and The Birth Center. They lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a positive, inclusive practice environment.

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipStrategic PlanningQuality ImprovementBudget ManagementStaff DevelopmentClinical OperationsRegulatory CompliancePatient ExperienceEvidence-based PracticeMultidisciplinary CollaborationShared GovernancePerformance ManagementAdvocacyHealthcare AdministrationMagnet Standards

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Type: Public Company
  • Specialties: Dual Diagnosis, Medical Detox, Behavioral Health Services, Lifestyle Wellness, Residential Treatment, and Employee Care (EAP & MAP)

Government Experience

  • Government Experience Preferred: policy development

Full Job Description

Department: 10024 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Executive Management Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range: $86.75 - $138.80 Essential Functions Quality of Practice: The CNO systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration and the delivery of services. The CNO leads initiatives related to nursing and model of care, nurse engagement, improvement of quality outcomes in collaboration with senior leaders and other key stakeholders. The CNO assures special emphasis on patient experience, the nurse­ patient relationship and performance accountability Education: The CNO attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. This includes engaging in self-assessment, providing development opportunities, and serving as a resource for Directors, Managers, and teammates. Professional Practice Evaluation: The CNO evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. The CNO promotes a positive practice environment by promoting ANCC Magnet standards and principles. Collegiality: The CNO interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and school personnel as colleagues. The CNO leads and mentors a multidisciplinary work force which provides clinically competent efficient and compassionate care and services in an everchanging work environment. Collaboration: The CNO collaborates with all levels of nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders. The CNO participates and collaborates with Senior Leadership in policy development and planning as well as policy formulation and decision-making involving staff such as shared governance. Ethics: The CNO integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. The CNO assures compliance with regulatory and professional standards as well as integrity in business practices. Research: The CNO integrates research findings into practice. Assures the development and implementation of an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of care, treatment and services delivered based on research and evidence-based findings. Resource Utilization: The CNO considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services. The CNO is accountable for the planning, development, and implementation of an approved operational and capital budget for the nursing division and other areas of responsibility in alignment with institutional goals. The CNO ensures that procedures and controls are employed by each department and analyzes, develops, and monitors corrective action plans to meet established fiscal goals. Leadership: The CNO provides leadership in the Professional practice and the profession and is responsible for the selection, development of the managers/directors. Reviews and evaluates the performance of managers/directors and provides current leadership guidance to improve their effectiveness, efficiency, and growth Advocacy: The CNO advocates for the protections and rights of individuals, families, communities, populations, healthcare providers, nursing and other professions especially related to health and safety. The nurse administrator will foster a non-discriminatory inclusive leadership environment at Advocate Health and demonstrate respect for diversity in all interactions. Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required; MSN required within 3 months of hire. If undergraduate degree is BSN a Master's Degree from a health-related program or MBA is acceptable. Must have MSN if undergraduate degree is not BSN. Doctoral Degree DNP/PhD preferred Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. Appropriate professional leadership certification is required within 1 year of eligibility for professional certification exam. 5 years of progressive nursing management/leadership experience preferred Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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