Chief Nursing Officer - Exempt

Chief Nursing Officer

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases :

5% on July 1, 2025

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (VWD2-2025A)

Contra Costa County recognizes that our employees are our strongest and greatest assets.

Contra Costa Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), a critical leadership role at a time of growth and transformation. The CNO will serve as the executive leader for nursing, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the hospital and health centers. This is a full-time, executive leadership position based in Martinez, California.

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 5,100 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas : Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health.

We are looking for someone who is :

• Clinically Experienced who sets a clear direction for nursing services that prioritizes quality, safety, and equitable patient care.
• Skilled in managing operations across hospital and ambulatory care settings with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, staffing models, union environments, and clinical standards.
• A strategic leader who can drive performance improvement, support evidence-based practice, and align nursing goals with broader hospital objectives.
• Collaborative and people-focused who is skilled in building trust and fostering strong relationships with staff, physicians, hospital leadership, and the community.
• Adaptable and solution-oriented , comfortable leading through change and finding creative approaches to address evolving patient needs and system challenges.

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Minimum Qualifications :

License Required : Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.

Education : Possession of a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Nursing Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

All applicants must include official or unofficial college or university transcripts, or a copy of their degree. Applicants who have attended a foreign or non-U.S. accredited university or college must provide proof of education evaluation completed by a service affiliated with the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) with transcripts. All supporting documents must be scanned and attached to the application at the time of submission.

Selection Process :

Application Filing : Interested individuals should submit an online application and provide all required documentation to be considered. Those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview. This recruitment will remain open, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. This position is exempted from the merit system and will not follow regular County recruitment and selection procedures. Not all applicants will be invited to participate in the evaluation and interview process.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.