Orlando, Florida
Posted: 17-Jul-25
Location: Orlando, Florida
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 35335
Seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to join Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, a consistently recognized national leader in pediatric care, part of a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system serving Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico.
The Opportunity:
Orlando Health announces an exceptional opportunity for an exemplary leader to serve as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health. The healthcare system is recognized around the world for Central Florida’s only pediatric and adult level I trauma program and the home to the nation’s largest neonatal intensive care unit. For fifteen consecutive years, UNSWR has ranked OHAPH on its Best Children’s Hospital list in multiple pediatric specialties.
Reporting to Justin Williams, President OHAPH, the next CNO will serve as the Chief Nurse Executive and a member of the executive leadership team for OHAPH. The CNO providers leadership and coordinates activities, processes, and policies resulting in high quality patient care driven by system-wide nursing practices and standards. Works closely with the Vice President of Nursing for Orlando Health to provide leadership and direction in accord with the organization’s mission and values and nursing’s core mission, vision and values. Direct reports will include the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), Director of Care Management, Manager APH Care Management, Manager Learning Specialists Care Team, and Administrative Supervisors.
The CNO will create a dynamic, compelling vision and strategic roadmap for nursing. The Chief Nurse will foster an environment of nursing empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation, continuous improvement and empirical outcomes. The CNO will serve as a member of the executive team and participate in determining the future direction of the organization and developing a vision and strategy to support long-term success. They will work with the executive team to achieve operating and financial outcomes and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s goals.
The Organization:
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (OHAPH) has 156 beds. Caring for its patients are nearly 200 pediatric subspecialty physicians and 75 advanced practice professionals. OHAPH also has a pediatric residency program accredited by ACGME comprised of 42 pediatric residents and has 7 pediatric fellowship programs. The hospital has consistently been recognized as a national leader in pediatric care. Since 2008, these touchpoints of excellence have placed Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital as a Best Children’s Hospital in the United States. For fifteen consecutive years, USNWR has ranked OHAPH on its Best Children’s Hospitals list in multiple pediatric specialties. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies have joined the ranks of fewer than 400 healthcare organizations to be recognized for superior quality in nursing care that meets the gold standard in nursing: The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program.
Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $12 billion of assets under management with more than 5,450+ beds that serves the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their mission is "To improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve." Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks, including 25 hospitals in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico, 12 free-standing emergency departments, 10 hospital care at home facilities, a large multispecialty medical group (Orlando Health Medical Group), and a clinically integrated network (Orlando Health Network). Orlando Health's facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished the system as a healthcare leader for nearly 3 million Central Florida residents and millions of visitors annually.
The Region:
Best known for theme parks, Orlando is home to more than a dozen family attractions, including Walt Disney World, Epcot, Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, and Universal Orlando, making the central Florida city the "Theme Park Capital of the World." Orlando is also home to industry, including high-tech, aviation and aerospace, biotechnology research, film and television production, and manufacturing. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando is the second largest in the country, with an average of nearly 200 events annually.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in leadership, including experience in leading patient care providers, creating a vision for patient care and being an advocate for caregivers while achieving organizational goals.
- A Bachelor’s in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or business or related field required.
- The successful candidate must possess experience in quality management, medical management, administration, operational finance and leadership.
- Maintains current RN licensure in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain.
- Leadership experience in a pediatric setting is required.