Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano Plano TX

New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Plano TX

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano will be operated jointly between Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources. It will be the partners fourth inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving Dallas-Fort Worth opening late Summer of 2026. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Chief Nursing Officer joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano

Our new stand-alone facility will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to stroke brain injury spinal cord injury neurological disorders orthopedic surgery amputation and other conditions. With 40 private rooms it will expand access to inpatient rehabilitation care in Collin County addressing a growing regional need. Operated jointly between Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources the new hospital is expected to open in late Summer 2026.

How youll contribute

Directs and coordinates functions and activities of nursing department and assigned clinical operation departments. Consults with and advises Chief Executive Officer on the general operation of the hospital. Develops nursing and clinical departments goals objectives and standards of performance policies and procedures. Organizes nursing and clinical departments according to administrative and nursing service guidelines; ensures compliance with legal organizational and medical staff standards. Has authority and responsibility for establishing directing and implementing the Standards of Nursing Practice and the clinical operations and financial matters related to all nursing and clinical care areas and functions.

AChief Nursing Officer who excels in this role:

• Provides professional working conditions for employees.

• Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Assists with development of the budget for the nursing department in collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages costs associated with personnel equipment and supplies.

• Responsible for staffing plans management of nursing hours per patient day and quality of work of nursing staff.

• Assures compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA.

• Enforces compliance of the nursing department with education/in-service requirements/orientation and competencies.

• Leads monthly staff meetings and communicates information to/from management and leadership.

• Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff development including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses.

• Assists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators patient satisfaction results and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing department.

• Performs management activities including interviewing hiring evaluating counseling and performance evaluations of staff in the nursing department.

• Assures occurrence of appropriate documentation including documentation of medical necessity by staff in medical records; monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.

• Assures education and training is provided to nursing staff on Quality Indicators (QI); assures timely and accurate QI assessments and scoring is performed.

• Assures nursing attendance and participation in team conferences.

• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

• Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge technology and equipment.

What were looking for

• Masters degree preferred and/or BSN with plan to complete a masters degree program in healthcare administration business administration or clinical specialty
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current CRRN or obtained within 2 years preferred
• Minimum of five years experience in healthcare administration/management with a minimum of two years experience at a senior nursing management level preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience in hospital management in an inpatient acute care environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active CPR

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.