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Chief Nursing Officer

Eligibility
RNAmbulatory Surgery CenterPerioperative CareOutpatient Surgery
Unit
Oncology

Posted Jul 23

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
Precepting expected
Setting
Ambulatory Surgery
Accepts
RN
Experience
10plus

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Top of NY staff pay

NY staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $66/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $55/hr, across 1159 postings.

About this role

Key

Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Clinical Development

Lead the development and execution of clinical initiatives aligned with organizational growth goals (e.g., service line expansion, new procedures, population health management). Collaborate with physician leadership to identify and implement new clinical programs, care pathways, and specialty clinics (e.g., men's health, women's health, uro-oncology). Participate in strategic planning sessions, market assessments, and integration of new sites or services. Evaluate performance metrics and patient demographics to support decision-making around resource allocation, staffing models, and care delivery improvements.

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Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Oversight

Provide executive-level oversight of ASC nursing operations, ensuring high-quality surgical care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate closely with the ASC Director and OR team on case scheduling, infection control, supply management, and staffing. Monitor surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and post-operative care protocols. Lead accreditation efforts and ensure compliance with AAAHC, CMS, and other regulatory bodies.

Clinical Operations & Standardization

Oversee daily nursing operations across all practice locations and clinical specialties, ensuring consistency and excellence in care delivery. Standardize clinical protocols, workflows, and documentation practices across the organization. Lead cross-functional clinical leadership meetings to align priorities and address operational issues.

Staff Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor nursing leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Lead workforce planning and recruitment strategies to support organizational growth. Implement ongoing training, credentialing, and performance evaluation systems for clinical staff.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Direct quality improvement programs and safety initiatives, including infection prevention, medication management, and adverse ev

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Requirements

  • RN
  • RN License
  • Master's degree in nursing
  • Master's degree in business administration
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master's degree in healthcare administration
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  • MSN
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
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  • Employee assistance program

Place

City
Syracuse, New York
Median rent
$1,039/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$47,819/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Syracuse area index 95.7, where 100 is the national average.

Syracuse anchors upstate New York's snow belt, where lake-effect squalls sweep over Armory Square's brick pubs and the University Hill hospital corridors. At a cost-of-living index of 95.7—about 4% below the national average—your RN paycheck stretches further than it would downstate, with Onondaga Lake's restored shoreline trails and Finger Lakes wine country an easy shift-change drive away.

Map showing the location of Syracuse, NY
Approximate location in Syracuse, NY. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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About the employer

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On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

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