Chief Executive Officer Emergency Nurses Association
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Job Location:
Schaumburg, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 450000 - 550000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
ORGANIZATION
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the premier global professional organization for emergency nurses representing nearly 40000 members across the United States and 50 countries. Since its founding in 1970 ENA has played a central role in advancing emergency nursing practice education and advocacy in some of health cares most complex and high-risk environments.
ENA exists to elevate the standard of emergency care by supporting nurses on the front line of trauma triage disaster response and public health crises. Through industry-leading education research and professional resources the association enables its members to deliver safe timely and evidence-based care while navigating increasing system pressures and workforce challenges.
The organization operates through a governance model that integrates a strategic board of directors with a highly engaged global volunteer network including councils chapters and committees. This structure allows ENA to remain both strategically focused and deeply connected to the realities of clinical practice.
ENAs impact is further extended through the ENA Foundation which provides scholarships research funding and emergency relief grants and through global initiatives that foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Headquartered in Schaumburg Illinois ENA is guided by its strategic plan focused on strengthening professional excellence amplifying advocacy growing membership value and ensuring organizational sustainability. At its core ENA is committed to advancing emergency nursing as a critical force in improving patient outcomes and health system performance worldwide.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Emergency Nurses Association is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of strategic evolution. This appointment comes at a pivotal time requiring a leader who can strengthen governance alignment enhance member value and drive disciplined financial performance while positioning ENA for sustained global relevance.
Reporting to the ENA Board of Directors the CEO is accountable for executing the associations strategy optimizing operational performance and ensuring long-term sustainability. This includes stabilizing and advancing governancemanagement partnerships modernizing the membership value proposition and aligning resources to deliver measurable impact for emergency nurses.
The CEO serves as the principal representative of ENA engaging credibly with members partners and policymakers. Success in this role will require a balance of strategic clarity and operational rigor with a demonstrated ability to lead through complexity build trust across diverse stakeholders and translate mission into tangible outcomes.
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the premier global professional organization for emergency nurses representing nearly 40000 members across the United States and 50 countries. Since its founding in 1970 ENA has played a central role in advancing emergency nursing practice education and advocacy in some of health cares most complex and high-risk environments.
ENA exists to elevate the standard of emergency care by supporting nurses on the front line of trauma triage disaster response and public health crises. Through industry-leading education research and professional resources the association enables its members to deliver safe timely and evidence-based care while navigating increasing system pressures and workforce challenges.
The organization operates through a governance model that integrates a strategic board of directors with a highly engaged global volunteer network including councils chapters and committees. This structure allows ENA to remain both strategically focused and deeply connected to the realities of clinical practice.
ENAs impact is further extended through the ENA Foundation which provides scholarships research funding and emergency relief grants and through global initiatives that foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Headquartered in Schaumburg Illinois ENA is guided by its strategic plan focused on strengthening professional excellence amplifying advocacy growing membership value and ensuring organizational sustainability. At its core ENA is committed to advancing emergency nursing as a critical force in improving patient outcomes and health system performance worldwide.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Emergency Nurses Association is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of strategic evolution. This appointment comes at a pivotal time requiring a leader who can strengthen governance alignment enhance member value and drive disciplined financial performance while positioning ENA for sustained global relevance.
Reporting to the ENA Board of Directors the CEO is accountable for executing the associations strategy optimizing operational performance and ensuring long-term sustainability. This includes stabilizing and advancing governancemanagement partnerships modernizing the membership value proposition and aligning resources to deliver measurable impact for emergency nurses.
The CEO serves as the principal representative of ENA engaging credibly with members partners and policymakers. Success in this role will require a balance of strategic clarity and operational rigor with a demonstrated ability to lead through complexity build trust across diverse stakeholders and translate mission into tangible outcomes.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AS CEO
Execution and Organizational Direction
Translate ENA Board-approved strategy into measurable outcomes. Lead the development and execution of multi-year priorities that strengthen member value advance emergency nursing practice and position ENA for sustained global relevance.
Partnership and Board Enablement
Establish a high-functioning strategic partnership with the Board of Directors ensuring clear delineation between governance and management. Provide timely transparent information to the Board President Executive Committee and full Board of Directors. Anticipate emerging risks frame critical issues and enable informed thought-leadership decision making.
and Financial Performance
Be accountable for organizational performance across all operations programs and services. Anticipate and identify market trends emerging risks and other issues that threaten near-term operational success. Ensure disciplined financial management including revenue diversification cost control and long-term sustainability. Maintain robust internal controls compliance and risk oversight.
Growth and Business Model Innovation
Drive expansion of ENAs revenue base through scalable education partnerships sponsorships and global market opportunities. Modernize the associations business model to ensure relevance competitiveness and financial resilience.
Value and Stakeholder Engagement
Redesign and operationalize a data-driven lifecycle-based member value strategy to drive measurable growth in acquisition engagement and retention across all career stages. Build and sustain high-impact partnerships that extend ENAs influence across health care systems and international markets.
Influence and External Representation
Serve as the principal representative of ENA advancing its policy agenda and professional priorities with credibility. Engage effectively with policymakers industry leaders and global stakeholders to shape issues impacting emergency care and the nursing workforce.
Talent and Organizational Capability
Lead the development of a high-performing accountable executive team. Embed a culture of performance inclusion and service excellence with clear expectations for leadership capability succession planning and workforce development.
Leadership and Strategic Communication
Guide the organization through periods of transformation with clarity and discipline. Ensure consistent transparent communication and alignment across the enterprise enabling agility in response to industry workforce and technological change.
Compliance and Organizational Integrity
Ensure full compliance with all regulatory legal and ethical requirements. Maintain enterprise-wide risk management practices that protect organizational reputation financial integrity and stakeholder trust.
Execution and Organizational Direction
Translate ENA Board-approved strategy into measurable outcomes. Lead the development and execution of multi-year priorities that strengthen member value advance emergency nursing practice and position ENA for sustained global relevance.
Partnership and Board Enablement
Establish a high-functioning strategic partnership with the Board of Directors ensuring clear delineation between governance and management. Provide timely transparent information to the Board President Executive Committee and full Board of Directors. Anticipate emerging risks frame critical issues and enable informed thought-leadership decision making.
and Financial Performance
Be accountable for organizational performance across all operations programs and services. Anticipate and identify market trends emerging risks and other issues that threaten near-term operational success. Ensure disciplined financial management including revenue diversification cost control and long-term sustainability. Maintain robust internal controls compliance and risk oversight.
Growth and Business Model Innovation
Drive expansion of ENAs revenue base through scalable education partnerships sponsorships and global market opportunities. Modernize the associations business model to ensure relevance competitiveness and financial resilience.
Value and Stakeholder Engagement
Redesign and operationalize a data-driven lifecycle-based member value strategy to drive measurable growth in acquisition engagement and retention across all career stages. Build and sustain high-impact partnerships that extend ENAs influence across health care systems and international markets.
Influence and External Representation
Serve as the principal representative of ENA advancing its policy agenda and professional priorities with credibility. Engage effectively with policymakers industry leaders and global stakeholders to shape issues impacting emergency care and the nursing workforce.
Talent and Organizational Capability
Lead the development of a high-performing accountable executive team. Embed a culture of performance inclusion and service excellence with clear expectations for leadership capability succession planning and workforce development.
Leadership and Strategic Communication
Guide the organization through periods of transformation with clarity and discipline. Ensure consistent transparent communication and alignment across the enterprise enabling agility in response to industry workforce and technological change.
Compliance and Organizational Integrity
Ensure full compliance with all regulatory legal and ethical requirements. Maintain enterprise-wide risk management practices that protect organizational reputation financial integrity and stakeholder trust.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Education And/Or Experience
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 5 years in senior executive or officer-level leadership role within a nonprofit
association or similarly complex global organization with demonstrated success in driving strategic growth and organizational impact
Proven financial and business management experience including oversight of multimillion dollar budgets and diversified revenue streams and improving global engagement with members and partner organizations
Experience leading complex member-driven organizations with active volunteer governance structures
Desired
Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential
Awareness of regulatory requirements and industry trends in the health care sector
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
Governance Leadership and Organizational Alignment
Builds high-trust effective partnerships with boards grounded in transparency and shared accountability
Clearly delineates governance and management roles strengthening decision-making effectiveness
Aligns organizational structure resources and priorities to strategy
Engages and mobilizes a complex global volunteer workforce
Drives organizational clarity focus and resilience
Champions a culture of accountability and member service excellence
Strategic and Financial Acumen
Translates strategy into clear priorities execution plans and measurable outcomes
Demonstrates strong financial stewardship including disciplined cost management and long-term financial resilience
Brings deep understanding of nonprofit and association business models
Drives sustainable revenue growth through diversification of education partnerships sponsorships and global markets
Applies ROI analysis to programs products and strategic investments
Balances mission impact with commercial viability and long-term growth
Oversees enterprise risk management and financial controls
Mission-Driven Advocacy and Outreach
Translates mission and vision into tangible measurable outcomes
Serves as a credible visible advocate
Demonstrates deep understanding of emergency care and health care systems
Influences policy and sector priorities through strategic engagement
Represents the organization with authority across global forums and stakeholders
Builds collaborative relationships that extend organizational reach and impact
Growth Innovation and Market Leadership
Positions the organization for future relevance through innovation and digital enablement
Modernizes membership value propositions to meet evolving needs
Identifies and capitalizes on new market and global growth opportunities
Anticipates industry workforce and health care system trends
Expands strategic partnerships and external collaborations
Evolves business models to remain competitive and sustainable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate verbally and in writing; collect compile and prepare work documents; set-up and maintain work files. Travel is required. Use of the computer with repetitive motion is approximately 80%.
Majority of work is performed in a general office environment but visibility presence and participation in emergency nursing and health care-related events as well as networking opportunities will be required. Moderate travel is also required.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience with an anticipated range of
$450000$550000 including a robust benefits offering.
To be considered for this opportunity please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lisa Maddox Executive Search Consultant
-OR-
Lindsey Kriete Practice Director
Required Education And/Or Experience
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 5 years in senior executive or officer-level leadership role within a nonprofit
association or similarly complex global organization with demonstrated success in driving strategic growth and organizational impact
Proven financial and business management experience including oversight of multimillion dollar budgets and diversified revenue streams and improving global engagement with members and partner organizations
Experience leading complex member-driven organizations with active volunteer governance structures
Desired
Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential
Awareness of regulatory requirements and industry trends in the health care sector
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
Governance Leadership and Organizational Alignment
Builds high-trust effective partnerships with boards grounded in transparency and shared accountability
Clearly delineates governance and management roles strengthening decision-making effectiveness
Aligns organizational structure resources and priorities to strategy
Engages and mobilizes a complex global volunteer workforce
Drives organizational clarity focus and resilience
Champions a culture of accountability and member service excellence
Strategic and Financial Acumen
Translates strategy into clear priorities execution plans and measurable outcomes
Demonstrates strong financial stewardship including disciplined cost management and long-term financial resilience
Brings deep understanding of nonprofit and association business models
Drives sustainable revenue growth through diversification of education partnerships sponsorships and global markets
Applies ROI analysis to programs products and strategic investments
Balances mission impact with commercial viability and long-term growth
Oversees enterprise risk management and financial controls
Mission-Driven Advocacy and Outreach
Translates mission and vision into tangible measurable outcomes
Serves as a credible visible advocate
Demonstrates deep understanding of emergency care and health care systems
Influences policy and sector priorities through strategic engagement
Represents the organization with authority across global forums and stakeholders
Builds collaborative relationships that extend organizational reach and impact
Growth Innovation and Market Leadership
Positions the organization for future relevance through innovation and digital enablement
Modernizes membership value propositions to meet evolving needs
Identifies and capitalizes on new market and global growth opportunities
Anticipates industry workforce and health care system trends
Expands strategic partnerships and external collaborations
Evolves business models to remain competitive and sustainable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate verbally and in writing; collect compile and prepare work documents; set-up and maintain work files. Travel is required. Use of the computer with repetitive motion is approximately 80%.
Majority of work is performed in a general office environment but visibility presence and participation in emergency nursing and health care-related events as well as networking opportunities will be required. Moderate travel is also required.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience with an anticipated range of
$450000$550000 including a robust benefits offering.
To be considered for this opportunity please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lisa Maddox Executive Search Consultant
-OR-
Lindsey Kriete Practice Director
Required Experience:
Chief
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