Surgical Services CNO

Surgical Services CNO – step into a high-impact executive leadership role where innovation, surgical excellence, and physician collaboration come together to shape the future of patient care 🚀The Surgical Services CNO will join a highly active surgical organization that delivers a robust continuum of inpatient and outpatient care. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery will oversee nursing leadership across a South Campus with 31 inpatient beds treating approximately 5,500 visits annually, as well as a North Campus with 14 inpatient beds and a lower-volume emergency department supporting approximately 10 visits per month. Across both campuses, the Surgical Services CNO will support a surgical enterprise performing approximately 27,000 annual cases spanning Orthopedics, Spine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Breast Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Interventional Pain, ENT, and a fully established da Vinci robotic surgery program, creating a dynamic and high-volume surgical leadership environment.The Surgical Services CNO will serve as an executive leader responsible for nursing and clinical operations across all surgical services, reporting into senior hospital leadership while partnering closely with physicians, anesthesia teams, and operational executives. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery will guide a multidisciplinary nursing leadership team and frontline staff across perioperative, inpatient, ICU, and emergency services, ensuring alignment in staffing strategy, clinical quality, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement. This role is best suited for a highly engaged, hands-on leader who brings strong surgical services experience, a systems-thinking approach, and the ability to translate data, technology, and operational insights into measurable improvements in patient care and throughput.The Surgical Services CNO opportunity is ideal for a leader who has previously served as a CNO, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, or senior-level surgical services executive within a hospital or physician-aligned environment. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery should bring a strong foundation in surgical nursing operations, ideally with exposure to for-profit or physician-owned healthcare models, along with demonstrated success in high-volume OR environments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly present in day-to-day operations, comfortable working with clinical data and technology platforms, and passionate about driving excellence in quality, safety, and nursing performance while building strong, accountable teams.The Surgical Services CNO role is embedded within a mission-driven healthcare organization recognized for its strong clinical reputation, surgical breadth, and ongoing investment in modern technology, including robotic surgery and advanced perioperative capabilities. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery will have the opportunity to influence clinical innovation, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help shape a culture of safety, efficiency, and physician collaboration across a complex surgical system designed to support both community access and specialty care delivery.The Surgical Services CNO reports directly to executive leadership and works in close partnership with hospital administration, medical staff leadership, and department directors. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery will oversee nursing operations across surgical services, ICU, emergency departments, and perioperative units, supported by experienced nurse managers, charge nurses, and a strong interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, anesthesia providers, therapists, and case management professionals. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and supported by a culture that values accountability, communication, and shared clinical ownership.The Surgical Services CNO is located in Central Oklahoma, a region known for its affordable lifestyle, strong job market, and family-friendly communities. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery will enjoy access to outdoor recreation, local dining, cultural attractions, and community events, along with convenient regional travel and a stable cost of living. The area offers a balance of suburban comfort and urban access, with quality schools, expanding housing options, parks and green space, and a growing healthcare and business economy that continues to attract professionals and families seeking long-term stability and opportunity.The Surgical Services CNO offers Competitive Compensation along with a full suite of Generous Benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and executive-level incentives. The Chief Nursing Officer Surgery is invited to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to confidentially explore this high-impact leadership opportunity and learn more about how this role aligns with long-term executive career growth.