Chief Nursing Officer

Job Description & RequirementsChief Nursing OfficerStartDate: ASAPNorthern Light Health seeks a visionary, agile executive to serve as its System Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking nursing executive to lead nursing practice across Maine’s only fully integrated, statewide health delivery system.About Northern Light HealthNorthern Light Health is a $2.2B integrated health system comprising nine hospitals, 944 licensed beds, eight nursing homes, 37 primary care locations, five emergency transport members, and the state’s only air ambulance service. The organization employs more than 10,000 people and is committed to its brand promise: “Making healthcare work for you.”Position OverviewReporting directly to the System Chief Operating Officer, the System CNO serves as the senior nursing executive for Northern Light Health, responsible for advancing nursing practice, workforce strategy, and clinical alignment across all care settings. The role is evolving from a primarily operational focus to a strategic, enterprise-level leadership position, ensuring nursing is positioned as a key driver of organizational performance.The CNO will lead system-wide efforts to standardize nursing practice, strengthen governance, reduce variation across sites, and build a sustainable nursing workforce. This highly visible, field-based leader will maintain a strong presence across all Northern Light facilities.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Nursing LeadershipAdvance a unified, system-wide nursing practice modelStrengthen shared governance and professional practice structuresLead clinical integration across acute, ambulatory, behavioral health, and home-based settingsWorkforce Strategy & DevelopmentBuild a sustainable nursing pipelineSupport recruitment, retention, and integration of international nursesReduce reliance on contract labor while maintaining safe staffingDigital Transformation & InnovationIntegrate AI and automation to reduce clinical burdenLeverage predictive analytics for workforce and patient outcomesQuality, Experience & Operational PerformanceImprove patient experience and quality outcomes across all hospitalsEnhance throughput, care coordination, and length-of-stay performanceQualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Nursing requiredMaster’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field requiredCurrent RN licensure (or eligibility) in MaineExperience10+ years of progressive nursing leadership, including senior-level roles in a multi-site or system environmentDemonstrated success improving quality, patient safety, and patient experienceExperience leading clinical standardization and workforce strategyOperational and financial acumen, including labor managementExperience in unionized environments preferredLeadership CompetenciesVisible, hands-on leadership styleAbility to build alignment across diverse stakeholdersStrong relationship-building and communication skillsStrategic thinker with operational credibilityCommitment to an inclusive, engaged workforce cultureLocationThis role is based in Bangor, Maine, a state known for its natural beauty, four-season outdoor recreation, and vibrant communities. “There’s a reason our state motto is ‘The Way Life Should Be.’… Maine is a special place.”Application ProcessInterested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:Beth.Ross@AMNHealthcare.com#BESRescruitmentJob BenefitsAbout the CompanyAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.CNO, Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Patient Care, Chief Clinical Officer, Vice President Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Executive, CNE, Chief Nurse Executive, Vice President of Nursing, Nurse Executive, Nursing Executive, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief, Chief, Cheif Medical