Chief Nursing Officer Delray Medical Center

Job SummaryPalm Beach Health Network – Delray Medical CenterDelray Medical Center is a 536-bed, community-based teaching and research hospital serving South Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As one of only two Level I Trauma Centers in the region, it provides highly specialized care across cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, surgical, behavioral health, stroke, and rehabilitation services.The hospital is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, particularly in cardiac surgery, critical care, stroke, and pulmonary services, with multiple Healthgrades awards and consistent top 10% national rankings. It is also a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and designated Centers of Excellence in robotic surgery and bariatrics.Delray Medical Center combines advanced clinical capabilities, strong outcomes, and robust research and teaching programs to deliver high-quality, specialized patient care.Position SummaryThe Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as the senior nursing executive, responsible for the strategic direction, quality, and operational performance of all nursing and designated patient care services.This Role Provides 24/7 Leadership Accountability For:Clinical quality and patient safetyNursing workforce performance and engagementRegulatory compliance and evidence-based practiceResource and financial managementThe CNO partners with executive leadership, the medical staff, and the governing board to advance organizational strategy and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesPeople & CultureLead nurse recruitment, retention, and succession planningFoster a culture of safety, engagement, and professional developmentSupport workforce planning, competency development, and education programsPromote a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environmentClinical & Operational LeadershipEnsure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered careMaintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standardsOversee care delivery models, clinical systems, and practice standardsDrive continuous improvement in outcomes, safety, and patient experienceQuality, Safety & PerformanceLead quality improvement and patient safety initiativesMonitor key metrics (clinical outcomes, infection rates, patient satisfaction)Establish and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvementMitigate clinical risk and ensure appropriate corrective actionsStrategic LeadershipTranslate organizational strategy into nursing priorities and execution plansRepresent nursing at executive, board, and medical staff levelsDrive change management and organizational transformationAlign labor, productivity, and resource utilization with performance goalsFinancial & Resource ManagementManage labor, operating, and capital budgetsOptimize staffing models based on acuity and patient needsEnsure cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining qualityCollaboration & Stakeholder EngagementBuild strong partnerships with physicians and interdisciplinary leadersStrengthen academic affiliations and nursing pipeline programsEngage staff in shared governance and decision-makingTechnology & InnovationSupport adoption and optimization of clinical technologies and EMR systemsLeverage data and analytics to improve care delivery and outcomesQualificationsQualificationsExperienceMinimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (ACNO, Director, or equivalent) in a complex hospital settingDemonstrated success in clinical operations, quality improvement, and workforce leadershipEducation & LicensureBachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing or related field requiredActive RN license requiredCENP, NEA-BC, or similar certification preferredCore CapabilitiesStrong clinical and financial acumenProven ability to lead change and improve outcomesExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience in recruitment, retention, and talent developmentKnowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standardsLeadership ProfileThe ideal candidate is a credible, collaborative nurse executive who:Leads with integrity, accountability, and transparencyDrives results through data, strategy, and executionBuilds highly engaged, high-performing teamsBalances clinical excellence with operational and financial performanceServes as a trusted partner to executives, physicians, and the boardEmployment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verifyThe employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.2603009892Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.,Core CapabilitiesStrong clinical and financial acumenProven ability to lead change and improve outcomesExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience in recruitment, retention, and talent developmentKnowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standardsLeadership ProfileThe ideal candidate is a credible, collaborative nurse executive who:Leads with integrity, accountability, and transparencyDrives results through data, strategy, and executionBuilds highly engaged, high-performing teamsBalances clinical excellence with operational and financial performanceServes as a trusted partner to executives, physicians, and the board,