Chief Nursing Officer

CNO - New Facility Launch

Benefits of Working Here:

At Exceptional Healthcare, we're revolutionizing healthcare delivery with our micro-hospital concept. We're opening a brand-new facility in Eloy, AZ in August 2025, and we need a dynamic nursing leader to build and lead our clinical team from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and team in a smaller, more nimble healthcare environment designed to bring quality care to an underserved community.

What You'll Be Asked to Do:

As the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for our new Eloy facility, you'll be instrumental in launching our clinical operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and leading the entire clinical team for our new 20-bed facility (10 ER beds, 10 inpatient beds)
• Establishing nursing standards, protocols, and workflows from day one
• Creating and implementing staffing plans for all clinical areas including ancillary services
• Developing the operational budget for nursing and clinical services
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements during the facility launch
• Collaborating closely with leadership to create an exceptional patient experience
• Overseeing quality initiatives and continuous improvement processes
• Serving as the clinical leader in our community engagement efforts

What You Need to Be Successful:

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is required
• 4 years of nursing leadership experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with facility openings or major expansions is highly desired
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room or hospital setting
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build teams in challenging talent markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with a fast-paced startup environment
• Adaptability and resourcefulness to succeed in a smaller healthcare setting