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United Surgical Partners International (USPI), the country’s largest Ambulatory Surgery Center platform, is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for Fresno Surgical Hospital in Fresno, CA.

Fresno Surgical Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our technology allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Breast Surgery, Colon & Rectal, General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Spine, Urology. There are 13 Operating Rooms and 5 Treatment Rooms.

The ideal candidate for this role will either have Surgical Hospital or other Hospital Leadership experience.

Company Overview

United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), partners with physicians to develop and operate ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals across the United States. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) provides executive leadership for all nursing and clinical services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care. This role is responsible for clinical excellence, staffing strategy, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement across the organization. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CNO partners with physicians, administrators, and the governing board to advance the hospital’s mission, strategic goals, and operational performance.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead nursing and clinical services with a meaningful level of responsibility and influence. You’ll collaborate closely with executive leadership, physicians, and clinical teams to shape care delivery, strengthen quality and safety practices, and support the professional growth of nursing leaders and staff. If you’re motivated by improving patient outcomes, operational effectiveness, and team engagement, this position provides the scope to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and clinical departments
• Ensure safe, effective, and compliant patient care through evidence-based nursing practice
• Develop and manage nursing staffing models, budgets, and resource allocation
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Partner with physicians, executive leadership, and the governing board on strategy and operations
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice
• Oversee talent development, performance management, and employee engagement
• Integrate current research and best practices into nursing care delivery
• Represent nursing services in medical staff, executive, and board meetings

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Required Skills

Required Experience

_ Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000_

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration (required)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a hospital setting
• Proven leadership over multiple, complex nursing or clinical departments
• Surgical background/leadership experience required
• CNO experience and surgical hospital experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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