Atlantic Health
Base pay range
$152.41/hr – $284.98/hr
Job Description As a critical member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) reports directly to the President of Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center (The Western Region). The CNO, Western Region will be responsible and accountable for the overall delivery and management of nursing professional practice, education, professional development, research, administration, and clinical services.
The CNO will be a visionary leader, guiding the execution of the strategic plan to achieve the organizational mission and vision. The CNO’s vision will support the existing high standards and goals for nursing practice while working closely with the Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center, senior leadership, physician leaders, and leaders across the Atlantic Health System to ensure and enhance AHS as a clinical practice environment that is patient‑centered, with unsurpassed clinical quality and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures the organizational values, goals, and objectives are transformed into daily operations resulting in an excellent quality, efficient, effective, caring, and respectful environment.
Provides leadership for the practice of nursing and is accountable for nursing practice, quality, education/professional development, and research throughout the hospital.
Provides leadership to define the scope of nursing practice and establishes structures, role accountability and systems to ensure clinical competence of all nursing personnel aligning with AHS nursing.
Recommends and is responsible for annual operating and capital budgets for nursing and ensures prudent management of Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center’s resources.
Creates a healthy work environment that is safe, respectful, and collaborative.
Builds credibility, trust, and partners with physicians as a champion for patient care, quality, service, and nursing professionalism.
Collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, officers of HMC/NMC medical staff, and System VP of Quality and Safety to improve quality, patient safety and service efforts.
Fosters a multidisciplinary approach to quality improvement with a focus on coordination of services and improving patient outcomes.
Develops effective working relationships with key stakeholders and system leaders.
Manages organizational relationships in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goals.
Partners with HR team in developing strategies to promote recruitment, retention, workforce management, and recognition of excellence in nursing.
Promotes professional nursing practice and assures that standards of care are developed, implemented, and evaluated.
Builds and expands upon partnerships with nursing education institutions to develop a talent pipeline and contribute to the education and training of future nurses.
Assures standards of patient care and standards of nursing practice are consistent with current research and professional standards.
Provides consultation and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and leaders in establishing policies for patient care.
Collaborates with Graduate Medical Education (GME) program directors to integrate nursing and medical education efforts.
Drives continuous quality improvement, standards of care, discovery, and innovation through research and best evidence‑based practices.
Involvement in HMC/NMC Foundation efforts; acts as a resource.
Acts as a resource to nurses and other disciplines.
Serves as an advocate for community resources and services offered at HMC/NMC.
Coaches, mentors, advises, develops and supports direct management reports, other nursing leaders, councils, work groups and committees.
Develops, maintains, and strengthens standards of patient care in concert with the Chief Medical Officer, president of the medical staff, department chairs, staff committees, and individual practitioners.
Goals and Objectives
Establish trust and credibility with the leadership team, physicians, nursing team and colleagues in other departments. Build collaborative relationships that are based on open communication and mutual respect.
Evaluate and assess the nursing leadership structure and make changes to that structure, if necessary, to ensure nursing has the right leadership to meet the needs of patient care, now and into the future.
Support a vision of established AHS nursing which reflects Atlantic Health’s vision, mission, and values for quality, safety, and patient experience.
Promote a nursing culture that recognizes excellence in clinical care; champion participative decision‑making regarding nursing practice and work environments through active rounding on units.
Foster an environment of collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and other Medical Staff leaders, which will result in further developing standards of work in nursing and clinical care.
Strive to maintain Atlantic Health System’s amazing work culture for nurses who want to dedicate their careers to community‑based patient care.
Qualifications
Experience in and commitment to creating and leading innovative quality and safety programs that exceed national best practices in complex hospitals and health systems. Preferred familiarity with Lean and High Reliability Organization (HRO) approach and model.
Understand how to support and mentor new nurses with a focus on first‑year turnover, recruitment and retention of staff.
Extensive knowledge of the clinical and business aspects of nursing.
Experience in a high‑performing, measurement‑driven organization that also has established an open and inclusive culture.
A contemporary leader who can lead change effectively at the executive level in a complex environment with a diverse range of constituencies.
Experience in a Shared Governance nursing environment that empowers nurses at all levels to participate in the direction of nursing practice.
Proven experience developing and mentoring all members of the nursing workforce – especially new nurses – with an emphasis on creativity, innovation and teamwork.
Extensive executive‑level experience within high‑performing organizations.
A clinical operations‑oriented leader with strong financial acumen.
A track record of success improving performance, patient flow and collaboration with service lines.
Proven ability to lead in a complex matrixed healthcare organization in an acute care setting.
Demonstrated experience in successfully advocating and representing nursing at the senior administration level.
A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians; a champion for patient quality and clinical excellence.
Proven hands‑on success leading challenging projects to successful completion.
A track record of success working in an environment that values independent thinking, collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and a shared passion for excellence and innovation.
A history of developing and mentoring strong, cohesive leadership teams that drive excellence.
Patient‑oriented with passion and empathy.
Provides leadership to the nursing profession at regional, state, and national level.
Experience / Education
Master’s degree required. If this degree is not in nursing, the officer must have a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).
Advanced Certification in Nursing Administration recommended.
Registered Nurse with current licensure or ability to become licensed in New Jersey.
Extensive clinical nursing and management experience with at least 3‑5 years in senior nursing leadership roles.
Advanced knowledge acquired through completion of formal and continuing education in Nursing, health policy, regulatory compliance, process redesign and management.
Leadership experience in a hospital within a healthcare system preferred; a hospital diagnosis of Magnet principles preferred.
Knowledge of nursing staffing methods, retention, recruitment, and finance; proven strategic‑thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Salary Range $297,200–$555,711 base salary only; excludes all incentives.
About Us
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On‑Site Childcare
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
EEO Statement Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About the Team – Critical Care AHS boasts several state‑of‑the‑art intensive care units across all hospital campuses. These ICU’s include advanced equipment and technology to manage complex, critically ill patients across multiple service lines. AHS has designated Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission, and several ICUs have earned the Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. All facilities are recognized for high‐quality patient care within a strong multidisciplinary framework that leads to excellent clinical outcomes.
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Job Description As a critical member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) reports directly to the President of Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center (The Western Region). The CNO, Western Region will be responsible and accountable for the overall delivery and management of nursing professional practice, education, professional development, research, administration, and clinical services.
The CNO will be a visionary leader, guiding the execution of the strategic plan to achieve the organizational mission and vision. The CNO’s vision will support the existing high standards and goals for nursing practice while working closely with the Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center, senior leadership, physician leaders, and leaders across the Atlantic Health System to ensure and enhance AHS as a clinical practice environment that is patient‑centered, with unsurpassed clinical quality and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures the organizational values, goals, and objectives are transformed into daily operations resulting in an excellent quality, efficient, effective, caring, and respectful environment.
Provides leadership for the practice of nursing and is accountable for nursing practice, quality, education/professional development, and research throughout the hospital.
Provides leadership to define the scope of nursing practice and establishes structures, role accountability and systems to ensure clinical competence of all nursing personnel aligning with AHS nursing.
Recommends and is responsible for annual operating and capital budgets for nursing and ensures prudent management of Hackettstown and Newton Medical Center’s resources.
Creates a healthy work environment that is safe, respectful, and collaborative.
Builds credibility, trust, and partners with physicians as a champion for patient care, quality, service, and nursing professionalism.
Collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, officers of HMC/NMC medical staff, and System VP of Quality and Safety to improve quality, patient safety and service efforts.
Fosters a multidisciplinary approach to quality improvement with a focus on coordination of services and improving patient outcomes.
Develops effective working relationships with key stakeholders and system leaders.
Manages organizational relationships in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goals.
Partners with HR team in developing strategies to promote recruitment, retention, workforce management, and recognition of excellence in nursing.
Promotes professional nursing practice and assures that standards of care are developed, implemented, and evaluated.
Builds and expands upon partnerships with nursing education institutions to develop a talent pipeline and contribute to the education and training of future nurses.
Assures standards of patient care and standards of nursing practice are consistent with current research and professional standards.
Provides consultation and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and leaders in establishing policies for patient care.
Collaborates with Graduate Medical Education (GME) program directors to integrate nursing and medical education efforts.
Drives continuous quality improvement, standards of care, discovery, and innovation through research and best evidence‑based practices.
Involvement in HMC/NMC Foundation efforts; acts as a resource.
Acts as a resource to nurses and other disciplines.
Serves as an advocate for community resources and services offered at HMC/NMC.
Coaches, mentors, advises, develops and supports direct management reports, other nursing leaders, councils, work groups and committees.
Develops, maintains, and strengthens standards of patient care in concert with the Chief Medical Officer, president of the medical staff, department chairs, staff committees, and individual practitioners.
Goals and Objectives
Establish trust and credibility with the leadership team, physicians, nursing team and colleagues in other departments. Build collaborative relationships that are based on open communication and mutual respect.
Evaluate and assess the nursing leadership structure and make changes to that structure, if necessary, to ensure nursing has the right leadership to meet the needs of patient care, now and into the future.
Support a vision of established AHS nursing which reflects Atlantic Health’s vision, mission, and values for quality, safety, and patient experience.
Promote a nursing culture that recognizes excellence in clinical care; champion participative decision‑making regarding nursing practice and work environments through active rounding on units.
Foster an environment of collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and other Medical Staff leaders, which will result in further developing standards of work in nursing and clinical care.
Strive to maintain Atlantic Health System’s amazing work culture for nurses who want to dedicate their careers to community‑based patient care.
Qualifications
Experience in and commitment to creating and leading innovative quality and safety programs that exceed national best practices in complex hospitals and health systems. Preferred familiarity with Lean and High Reliability Organization (HRO) approach and model.
Understand how to support and mentor new nurses with a focus on first‑year turnover, recruitment and retention of staff.
Extensive knowledge of the clinical and business aspects of nursing.
Experience in a high‑performing, measurement‑driven organization that also has established an open and inclusive culture.
A contemporary leader who can lead change effectively at the executive level in a complex environment with a diverse range of constituencies.
Experience in a Shared Governance nursing environment that empowers nurses at all levels to participate in the direction of nursing practice.
Proven experience developing and mentoring all members of the nursing workforce – especially new nurses – with an emphasis on creativity, innovation and teamwork.
Extensive executive‑level experience within high‑performing organizations.
A clinical operations‑oriented leader with strong financial acumen.
A track record of success improving performance, patient flow and collaboration with service lines.
Proven ability to lead in a complex matrixed healthcare organization in an acute care setting.
Demonstrated experience in successfully advocating and representing nursing at the senior administration level.
A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians; a champion for patient quality and clinical excellence.
Proven hands‑on success leading challenging projects to successful completion.
A track record of success working in an environment that values independent thinking, collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and a shared passion for excellence and innovation.
A history of developing and mentoring strong, cohesive leadership teams that drive excellence.
Patient‑oriented with passion and empathy.
Provides leadership to the nursing profession at regional, state, and national level.
Experience / Education
Master’s degree required. If this degree is not in nursing, the officer must have a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).
Advanced Certification in Nursing Administration recommended.
Registered Nurse with current licensure or ability to become licensed in New Jersey.
Extensive clinical nursing and management experience with at least 3‑5 years in senior nursing leadership roles.
Advanced knowledge acquired through completion of formal and continuing education in Nursing, health policy, regulatory compliance, process redesign and management.
Leadership experience in a hospital within a healthcare system preferred; a hospital diagnosis of Magnet principles preferred.
Knowledge of nursing staffing methods, retention, recruitment, and finance; proven strategic‑thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Salary Range $297,200–$555,711 base salary only; excludes all incentives.
About Us
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On‑Site Childcare
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
EEO Statement Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About the Team – Critical Care AHS boasts several state‑of‑the‑art intensive care units across all hospital campuses. These ICU’s include advanced equipment and technology to manage complex, critically ill patients across multiple service lines. AHS has designated Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission, and several ICUs have earned the Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. All facilities are recognized for high‐quality patient care within a strong multidisciplinary framework that leads to excellent clinical outcomes.
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