WittKieffer is proud to partner with Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center on a search for a dynamic leader to join their team as the Chief Nursing Officer. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and administration of activities relating to patient care, nursing practice, nursing education, and clinical development across the hospital. The CNO is responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement, quality, patient safety, fiscal responsibility, and overall patient experience.
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center serves as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, responsible for guiding the vision, strategy, and execution of nursing and patient care services across the organization. This role provides oversight for nursing practice, education, and clinical development, ensuring alignment with the hospital’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. The CNO is a leader open to rolling up their sleeves and leading by example. The CNO will champion quality, safety, and patient-centered care and play a critical role in fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
A central focus of the CNO’s leadership is to drive innovative care delivery models and operational efficiencies that enhance clinical outcomes, patient throughput, and safety. This includes leveraging technology to streamline workflows, improve communication, and optimize resource utilization. The CNO collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to implement policies and programs that ensure care is comprehensive, coordinated, and consistently evaluated for effectiveness. Success in this role is measured by performance against national benchmarks and the ability to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services.
The successful candidate will have five (5+) years of experience in clinical nursing leadership and experience as a Chief Nursing Officer.
Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries to the WittKieffer consultants assisting Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center with this recruitment, preferably via e-mail, to [email protected] or through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking the buttons below. Candidates can also find this portal via the WittKieffer website at www.wittkieffer.com and selecting the “Become a Candidate” button. The Candidate Portal is a secure, easy way to nominate a colleague, express interest, or apply for a position.
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.