Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Industry Type: Hospital / Healthcare Industry

Department: Nursing Services / Clinical Operations

Role Category: Senior Leadership / Nursing Management

Location: [Mumbai, Maharashtra)

Manufacturing Location: Not Applicable (Service Industry – Hospital)

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Experience Range: 15 to 25 Years (Minimum 5 years in a senior nursing leadership role, preferably in multi-specialty hospitals)

Salary Range (INR): ₹40,00,000 – ₹80,00,000 per annum (depending on hospital size, location, and candidate profile)

Education:

B.Sc. Nursing (Mandatory)

M.Sc. Nursing / MBA in Hospital Administration / Nursing Management (Preferred)

Registration with Nursing Council (Mandatory)

Certification in NABH, JCI, or Nursing Quality Standards (Desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee all nursing operations and services across the hospital

Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards

Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and training programs

Manage nursing budgets, manpower planning, scheduling, and resource utilization

Coordinate with medical and administrative teams to improve patient care outcomes

Monitor nursing audits, appraisals, performance reviews, and grievance handling

Drive initiatives for NABH/JCI compliance and continuous quality improvement

Key Skills:

Hospital Nursing Administration

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

Manpower Planning & Scheduling

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Compliance with NABH / JCI Standards

Infection Control & Patient-Centric Care

Communication & Conflict Resolution

Policy Development & SOP Management

Training, Mentorship & Team Motivation