Not working with outside recruitment agencies at this time
PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a transformational Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our executive leadership team and drive the next generation of nursing practice, quality, and operational performance.
At PIH Health, nursing is more than a profession, it is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. This is a rare opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, advance care delivery innovation, and cultivate a thriving, high-engagement nursing culture within a respected, mission-driven health system.
The CNO provides strategic and operational oversight for all nursing services, driving quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance. This leader will play a key role in clinical transformation, technology integration, and development of modern care delivery models that support system growth and workforce sustainability.
Required Skills
Lead nursing strategy, operations, and clinical transformation initiatives
Drive quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes exceeding national benchmarks
Strengthen nurse engagement, retention, and shared governance
Partner with executive leadership and medical staff to advance organizational strategy
Oversee nursing budgets, staffing models, productivity, and resource stewardship
Champion evidence-based practice, professional development, and innovation
Partner with Information Technology department on the implementation of EPIC in nursing areas.
Required Experience
Current California RN License
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration preferred
Minimum eight years acute care nursing experience, including five years in progressive leadership roles
Lead nursing strategy, operations, and clinical transformation initiatives
Drive quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes exceeding national benchmarks
Strengthen nurse engagement, retention, and shared governance
Partner with executive leadership and medical staff to advance organizational strategy
Oversee nursing budgets, staffing models, productivity, and resource stewardship
Champion evidence-based practice, professional development, and innovation
Partner with Information Technology department on the implementation of EPIC in nursing areas.