Mobile Infirmary Medical Center (MIMC), the 681 bed flagship hospital of Infirmary Health in Mobile, AL, and a cornerstone of care for the Gulf Coast region, seeks a dynamic, relationship driven, and innovative Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead nursing practice and operational performance across this large, complex acute care environment. The organization is stable, well-aligned, and anchored by a leadership team that values transparency, trust, and a shared commitment to high quality care. The next CNO will have both the influence, and the support needed to elevate nursing practice and strengthen a workforce ready for empowerment and modernization.
As the largest hospital within Alabama’s largest non-governmental, not for profit health system, Mobile Infirmary delivers a comprehensive range of specialty services supported by a highly engaged workforce of 2,465 employees and a long standing dedication to patient centered care. The incoming CNO will inherit a strong nursing leadership structure across women’s and children’s services, critical care, medical surgical, the emergency department, nursing education, and residency programs. The hospital’s clinical foundation is robust, with Joint Commission accreditations in hips, knees, and comprehensive stroke; Lantern Awards in the ICUs; a developing geriatric emergency program; and the region’s leading robotic surgery program. In the near term, one of the CNO’s key responsibilities will be to lead the renovation and expansion of the Emergency Department, a significant project scheduled to begin next year.
The hospital is supported by Infirmary Health, a system that includes three acute-care hospitals, a long-term acute care hospital, two rehabilitation hospitals, two freestanding emergency departments, multiple imaging and outpatient centers, and a physician network of more than 60 clinics across 11 counties. Collectively, these entities deliver more than 1.5 million patient encounters annually and employ more than 7,100 staff.
In recent months, leadership has reinvigorated the organization’s high reliability journey with a renewed focus on foundational nursing practices and a daily in person safety huddle that brings all clinical leaders together. These efforts have laid the groundwork for a culture that values openness, responsiveness, and accountability. The organization is equally committed to embracing innovation and leveraging technology to improve the nursing experience and increase consistency and reliability in care delivery. Above all, the next CNO will be charged with ensuring that exceptional nursing care is delivered consistently across every unit and by building a culture where fundamentals are second nature and excellence is sustained.
The successful CNO will be a strategic and energetic leader who is comfortable with change and brings an innovative mindset. They will excel at building authentic, collaborative relationships with both clinical and administrative leaders, while holding teams accountable and fostering strong engagement. Equally important, the next CNO must develop highly collaborative and responsive partnerships with the medical staff. The ideal candidate will offer a proven track record of leading nursing teams through initiatives that enhance quality, patient safety, care experience, workforce development, and operational efficiency.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed, forward thinking nurse executive to lead at a respected, high performing community hospital; to strengthen and empower a proud nursing workforce; and to make a lasting impact on care delivery across the region.
Expressions of interest and applications are welcome and can be made via the WittKieffer website using the buttons below or by sending resumes, nominations, and inquiries to Kyle Wiederhold or Stacy Lind, preferably via email at [email protected].