Career Opportunity

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

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Healthcare

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Location

Kingsport, Tennessee

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Salary

$120,000 - $130,000

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Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Location: Based in the Tri-Cities area of Northeast TN / Southwest VA, within reach of Johnson City, Kingsport, and Abingdon.

Salary: $130K base + bonus incentive + $15K sign-on + relocation assistance

Facility Type: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital ()

Bed Count: 35 beds

Reports: 2 House Supervisors (1 day / 1 night)

Team Size: ~60 FTEs

We’re working with a long-term acute care facility in the Bristol market that is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead their clinical team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Nurse Manager (ICU or MedSurg) or a Director-level nurse ready to step into a hospital-wide leadership role.

Position Highlights:

  • Critical illness recovery hospital located within a larger regional medical center

  • Close-knit team and supportive leadership environment

  • Focused on providing extended care to complex, high-acuity patients

Preferred Experience:

  • Proven leadership in managing or supervising inpatient units in acute or post-acute settings such as ICU, Med-Surg, or step-down

  • Previous experience in small hospitals or specialty care environments is highly desirable

  • Skilled in building and sustaining multidisciplinary teams across nursing, therapy, and ancillary services

  • Comfortable working in a patient-centered, outcomes-driven culture focused on continuous improvement

  • Experience supporting regulatory readiness efforts (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) is a plus

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  • Minimum of 3 years in a hospital-based nursing leadership role

  • Active RN license or ability to obtain licensure in Tennessee

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire

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