About this role
Palm Beach Health Network – Delray Medical Center
Delray Medical Center is a 536-bed, community-based teaching and research hospital serving South Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As one of only two Level I Trauma Centers in the region, it provides highly specialized care across cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, surgical, behavioral health, stroke, and rehabilitation services.
The hospital is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, particularly in cardiac surgery, critical care, stroke, and pulmonary services, with multiple Healthgrades awards and consistent top 10% national rankings. It is also a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and designated Centers of Excellence in robotic surgery and bariatrics.
Delray Medical Center combines advanced clinical capabilities, strong outcomes, and robust research and teaching programs to deliver high-quality, specialized patient care.
Position Summary
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 #LI-PV1