Chief Nursing Officer / Administrator

Port Huron, Michigan

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Port Huron, Michigan

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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The Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Nursing Officer (CAO/CNO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic, operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for the hospital. Reporting directly to the Regional CEO, the CAO/CNO oversees day-to-day hospital operations while ensuring excellence in patient care delivery, nursing practice, operational performance, quality outcomes, financial stewardship, workforce engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in MI required
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum of three (3) years of successful healthcare administration experience in an acute care setting
Progressive senior healthcare leadership experience required; prior experience as CNO, CEO, COO, CAO, or equivalent strongly preferred
Demonstrated operational leadership experience including hospital performance improvement and strategic execution
Proven success in physician collaboration and leadership development
Demonstrated experience with recruitment, retention, and talent development
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies

Living in Port Huron, MI

Port Huron sits where Lake Huron meets the St. Clair River, offering RNs a small Great Lakes city with blue-water views, a downtown riverfront, and an international border crossing to Sarnia, Ontario. The Blue Water Bridge and historic Fort Gratiot Lighthouse anchor the scenery, while seasonal festivals and a relaxed pace suit nurses seeking affordable lakeside living.