Job Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com

MARKET SUMMARY:

Palm Beach Group

West Boca Medical Center

With 195 beds and a dedicated staff of medical professionals, West Boca Medical Center is a facility that provides a full range of quality health care. Expectant mothers and their babies will be treated in our award-winning Birth Care Pavilion and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, while surgical patients can utilize our cutting edge robotic surgery program that performs minimally invasive surgery for certain procedures. From rehabilitation to emergency services to diagnostic imaging, the variety of services we offer allow us to be your hospital of choice.

When you step through our doors, our staff is here to assist you. We understand that no one wants to visit a hospital. But while you are in our care, we will provide treatment that will set you on a healthier path.

Our commitment to quality has been recognized over the years by various medical organizations. We are proud of the honors and distinctions that our hospital has received:

• 2018 Healthgrades 5-Star Recipient for C-Section and Vaginal Deliveries
• Received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for Stroke and Heart Failure

https://www.westbocamedctr.com/

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as the senior nursing executive, responsible for the strategic direction, quality, and operational performance of all nursing and designated patient care services.

This role provides 24/7 leadership accountability for:

• Clinical quality and patient safety
• Nursing workforce performance and engagement
• Regulatory compliance and evidence-based practice
• Resource and financial management

The CNO partners with executive leadership, the medical staff, and the governing board to advance organizational strategy and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture

• Lead nurse recruitment, retention, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of safety, engagement, and professional development
• Support workforce planning, competency development, and education programs
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Oversee care delivery models, clinical systems, and practice standards
• Drive continuous improvement in outcomes, safety, and patient experience

Quality, Safety & Performance

• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Monitor key metrics (clinical outcomes, infection rates, patient satisfaction)
• Establish and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Mitigate clinical risk and ensure appropriate corrective actions

Strategic Leadership

• Translate organizational strategy into nursing priorities and execution plans
• Represent nursing at executive, board, and medical staff levels
• Drive change management and organizational transformation
• Align labor, productivity, and resource utilization with performance goals

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage labor, operating, and capital budgets
• Optimize staffing models based on acuity and patient needs
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining quality

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders
• Strengthen academic affiliations and nursing pipeline programs
• Engage staff in shared governance and decision-making

Technology & Innovation

• Support adoption and optimization of clinical technologies and EMR systems
• Leverage data and analytics to improve care delivery and outcomes

Qualifications Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (ACNO, Director, or equivalent) in a complex hospital setting
• Demonstrated success in clinical operations, quality improvement, and workforce leadership

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required
• Active RN license required
• CENP, NEA-BC, or similar certification preferred

Core Capabilities

• Strong clinical and financial acumen
• Proven ability to lead change and improve outcomes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in recruitment, retention, and talent development
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standards

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is a credible, collaborative nurse executive who:

• Leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency
• Drives results through data, strategy, and execution
• Builds highly engaged, high-performing teams
• Balances clinical excellence with operational and financial performance
• Serves as a trusted partner to executives, physicians, and the board

Compensation

• A competitive compensation program will be tailored to the selected candidate. Base salary will be supplemented by a performance bonus and comprehensive, well-rounded benefits program, which includes relocation assistance.

Travel

• Approximately 25 percent travel in market. Selected candidate will be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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