Chief Nursing Officer – Whittier

Not working with outside recruitment agencies at this time

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a transformational Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our executive leadership team and drive the next generation of nursing practice, quality, and operational performance.

At PIH Health, nursing is more than a profession, it is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. This is a rare opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, advance care delivery innovation, and cultivate a thriving, high-engagement nursing culture within a respected, mission-driven health system.

The CNO provides strategic and operational oversight for all nursing services, driving quality, safety, patient experience, and financial performance. This leader will play a key role in clinical transformation, technology integration, and development of modern care delivery models that support system growth and workforce sustainability.

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy, operations, and clinical transformation initiatives

• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes exceeding national benchmarks

• Strengthen nurse engagement, retention, and shared governance

• Partner with executive leadership and medical staff to advance organizational strategy

• Oversee nursing budgets, staffing models, productivity, and resource stewardship

• Champion evidence-based practice, professional development, and innovation

• Partner with Information Technology department on the implementation of EPIC in nursing areas.

Required Experience

Qualifications

• Current California RN License

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration preferred

• Minimum eight years acute care nursing experience, including five years in progressive leadership roles