Chief Nursing Officer

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007

About Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital is a 252-bed medical and surgical facility located in Alabaster, Alabama. The hospital offers a complete complement of services, including behavioral health, cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics and a full spectrum of surgical services. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission; high performing ratings from U.S. News and World Report for heart attack, heart failure and stroke care; and Accredited Cardiac Cath Lab accreditation and Certified Transcatheter Valve designations from the American College of Cardiology.

Baptist Health Shelby is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. 

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

About the Chief Nursing Officer

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) provides leadership and coordinates activities, processes, and policies to ensure high-quality patient care, guided by system-wide nursing practices and standards.The CNO works closely with the Vice President of Nursing for Orlando Health to provide leadership and strategic direction aligned with the organization’s mission, values and the core mission, vision, and values of nursing. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the delivery of nursing care, ensuring consistency in standards, evidence-based practices, and alignment with the patient care and professional practice models.
• Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to support excellence in clinical care and patient outcomes.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing policies, programs, and services aligned with professional standards and organizational values.
• Serves as a key liaison and advisor to medical staff and executive leadership on clinical matters and strategic decisions impacting nursing and patient care.
• Partners with physician and administrative leaders to drive quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
• Contributes to system-wide nursing initiatives and collaborates with other Chief Nursing Officers through the Nurse Executive Council.
• Leads strategic planning and operational execution for nursing services, including budgeting, staffing, and organizational structure.
• Develops and implements strategies for recruitment, retention, and recognition of nursing excellence.
• Advocates for nursing across facility, organizational, and community levels.
• Participates in contract negotiations and integrates healthcare technology to support service delivery.
• Supports succession planning and builds relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, community leaders, and public partners.
• Assumes operational responsibility as directed or in the absence of the President.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Master’s degree in nursing, business or a related field.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current RN licensure in the State of Alabama.
• National speciality certification in Nursing Administration or Certified Nurse Executive (within 2 years of hire).

Required Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive leadership experience in nursing and healthcare operations within a hospital. 
• Experience in quality management, medical management, administration, and operational finance.
• Experience in building strategic relationships with community leaders and physicians.