Job Description
Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. Benefits At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Work Location: Atlanta, GA Emory Healthcare has partnered with Diversified Search Group to lead this national search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. Interested candidates should apply directly to Allison Lebonitte, alison.lebonitte@dsgco.com , for additional information. Description The Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) serves as the strategic and operational leader of nursing and patient care services across the Emory Healthcare system. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative/Operations Officer, the CNE is accountable for establishing the vision, direction, and standards that define nursing excellence throughout the enterprise, directly impacting nearly 12,000 team members across Emory Healthcare. As a key member of the senior executive team, the CNE partners with Operating Unit (OU) COOs/CEOs, physician leaders, and administrative executives to advance a culture of safety, quality, compassionate care, and continuous innovation. The CNE ensures that nursing practice is evidence-based, consistent with Magnet principles, and aligned with Emory Healthcare's strategic priorities and academic mission. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Provide direct system-level authority over shared services nursing leaders and OU Chief Nursing Officers, who report on a solid-line basis to the CNE and maintain dotted-line accountability to their respective OU COO/CEO; this SHARED governance structure ensures the CNE, working in partnership with the OU COO/CEOs, can establish and enforce enterprise nursing standards, resource priorities, and quality imperatives when system needs require. Partner with the C-suite to integrate nursing priorities into enterprise-wide strategic planning and resource allocation. Develop and execute a system-wide nursing and patient care services strategy aligned with Emory Healthcare's mission, vision, and organizational goals. Serve as the executive champion for nursing excellence, Magnet recognition, and shared governance across all facilities. Represent nursing at the Board of Directors and executive leadership levels, translating complex clinical realities into compelling strategic narratives. Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Establish, monitor, and continuously improve clinical quality standards, patient safety frameworks, and nursing-sensitive outcome metrics across the system. Drive adoption of evidence-based practices and champion a culture of zero-harm and high reliability. Oversee nursing regulatory compliance with TJC, CMS, Georgia Department of Public Health, and other applicable bodies. Provide executive oversight of infection prevention, patient experience initiatives, and nursing-led quality improvement programs. Nursing Innovation Lead the design and implementation of next-generation care delivery models, including virtual nursing, team-based care, and AI-augmented clinical decision support. Serve as executive sponsor for nursing informatics strategy, partnering with digital and clinical informatics teams to optimize EHR utilization and reduce documentation burden. Champion the integration of predictive analytics and real-time data tools to enable proactive, precision-based nursing interventions. Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies including remote monitoring, smart room capabilities, and wearables to extend nursing's reach and impact. Foster a system-wide culture of innovation by establishing nursing innovation councils, incubator programs, and pathways for staff-generated ideas to reach implementation. People Leadership & Workforce Development Attract, develop, and retain top nursing talent through compelling leadership, competitive programs, and a distinctive professional practice environment. Oversee system-wide nurse staffing strategies, workforce planning models, and scheduling frameworks that optimize patient care delivery. Redesign the nursing workforce m