Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)

VP - Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Ambulatory

Gainesville, GA · Exec

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Leadership

About the role

  • Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Ambulatory Services
  • Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a visionary and transformational nursing executive to serve as our Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Ambulatory Services.
  • Reporting to the Senior Vice President & System Chief Nurse Executive, this leader will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for ambulatory nursing services across one of Georgia's leading health systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic direction of ambulatory nursing services across NGHS.
  • Drive excellence in clinical quality, patient safety, service, and operational performance.
  • Develop and implement system-wide nursing initiatives that support growth and value-based care.
  • Partner with physician and operational leaders to improve access, care coordination, and patient experience.
  • Support technology adoption, telehealth expansion, and clinical information system initiatives.
  • We're looking for a strategic, relationship-focused nursing executive who can inspire teams, drive transformational change, and deliver measurable results.
  • The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments, builds strong partnerships, and is passionate about advancing nursing practice and improving the patient experience.
  • Join NGHS and help lead the next generation of ambulatory care excellence.

Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 7-10 years of progressively responsible nursing leadership experience
  • Experience in strategic planning, budget management, performance improvement, and organizational change

Nice to have

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing
  • Ambulatory or outpatient leadership experience
  • Magnet-designated organization experience
  • Clinical information systems implementation experience
  • Leadership roles within professional nursing organizations
  • Competitive executive compensation package
  • Collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care

Compensation

  • Competitive executive compensation package

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Opportunity to shape the future of ambulatory nursing across a growing health system

Company info

  • Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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