Chief Nursing Officer

United Surgical Partners International (USPI), the country’s largest Ambulatory Surgery Center platform, is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman in Sherman, TX. Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman is located in Sherman. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission. It has 14 inpatient beds, 8 ORs, 3 PRs, 2 Cath Labs, and a large outpatient imaging program, with state‑of‑the‑art equipment for procedures in Bariatrics, GI, Heart and Vascular, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Spine, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Robotics (2 Da Vinci, 1 Mako & 1 Aquablation) and GYN. Company Overview United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, 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. 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 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 The employment practices of USPI and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr