💕 Telehealth Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Remote | $349,500 Annually

🌟 Position Overview

Step into a high-impact leadership role as a Telehealth Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) — a position designed for a visionary nurse leader passionate about transforming patient care through virtual platforms. This executive-level, fully remote opportunity places you at the forefront of clinical innovation and digital transformation, empowering you to redefine how care is delivered across the healthcare continuum. As the CNO, you'll shape strategies, build cross-functional partnerships, and lead a nationwide team with a single goal: elevating virtual nursing practice to meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, compliance, and compassionate care.

The future of healthcare is here, and it’s virtual. This position suits individuals who excel in dynamic settings, make informed decisions based on data, and guide with a balanced mix of compassion and strategic foresight. You'll collaborate with technology leaders, product innovators, and clinical teams to ensure that every patient touchpoint via telehealth reflects quality, dignity, and accessibility.

🎯 Your Mission as CNO

📊 Strategic Leadership

• 🧩 Develop and execute a comprehensive telehealth nursing strategy aligned with organizational goals
• 🌍 Lead and mentor a distributed team of clinical directors, nurse managers, and frontline virtual care professionals
• 🔍 Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, nursing board guidelines, and clinical protocols
• 🧭 Establish governance frameworks that guide virtual nursing standards, accountability, and innovation
• 🪙 Manage budgets and resources effectively to support care expansion and operational efficiency

🚀 Clinical Innovation

• 🚀 Drive innovation by integrating new tools, platforms, and AI-based decision support into clinical workflows
• 🛡️ Strengthen safety by embedding risk mitigation protocols and HIPAA-compliant practices into all telehealth services
• 🎤 Influence the design of technology and patient interfaces by advocating for user-friendly, nurse-centered solutions
• 🧪 Pilot and evaluate new virtual care delivery models, continuously optimizing processes based on clinical data
• 🕹️ Support research initiatives to improve evidence-based virtual nursing practices

🪓 Key Responsibilities

🌐 Operational Oversight

• ✨ Oversee day-to-day remote clinical operations and ensure alignment with care delivery objectives
• ⚖️ Develop policies that adhere to CMS, NCQA, and URAC guidelines while remaining agile for platform scalability
• 📂 Maintain documentation, licensure compliance, and credentialing workflows for all telehealth nursing staff
• 🧵 Coordinate telehealth services across time zones, care levels, and patient populations to ensure seamless experiences

📊 Performance & Compliance

• 📈 Track and evaluate KPIs, including patient satisfaction, nurse engagement, clinical outcomes, and cost efficiency
• 🚪 Build scalable virtual nursing teams with optimized schedules and resource allocation tools
• 🎯 Drive continuous quality improvement programs with a focus on clinical accuracy, empathy, and access
• 🧾 Maintain detailed reporting and audit readiness for all regulatory bodies

💼 Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• 📢 Serve as the nursing voice in organizational decision-making and product development cycles
• 💼 Collaborate with C-Suite leaders on strategic priorities and long-term vision
• 🤝 Build strong partnerships with IT, product, compliance, human resources, and marketing
• 🔄 Ensure bidirectional communication with frontline nurses, fostering a transparent, empowered culture

💡 Required Qualifications

👩‍⚕️ Licensure & Education

• Active RN license (multi-state compact license preferred)
• An advanced nursing degree, such as a graduate-level qualification in healthcare leadership, administration, or nursing science

🎓 Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 10 years in progressive nursing leadership roles
• At least 3 years of experience leading telehealth or virtual care programs at scale
• Demonstrated success managing remote teams and multi-site healthcare operations
• In-depth knowledge of clinical best practices, healthcare laws, payer policies, and digital transformation strategies
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, telehealth platforms, HIPAA compliance, and quality assurance protocols

📚 Preferred Skills & Expertise

🧰 Clinical & Technical Skills

• Expertise in virtual triage, remote patient monitoring, and chronic care management
• Ability to translate clinical workflows into tech-enabled solutions
• Skilled in analytics and data interpretation to guide evidence-based decision-making

🫰 Leadership & Communication

• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Experience driving large-scale change initiatives and cultural transformations
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Certification in Nursing Administration or Informatics (e.g., NEA-BC, CPHIMS) is a plus

🌿 Impact You Will Make

🔄 Transforming Healthcare Access

• Expand care reach to underserved, rural, and high-risk communities nationwide
• Address disparities in care through culturally competent and accessible virtual nursing services
• Support continuity of care and patient empowerment through digital education and tele-triage

💎 Elevating Nursing

• Amplify nursing leadership at the executive level across the digital health ecosystem
• Position nurses as key decision-makers in health innovation and delivery
• Foster a culture of excellence, empathy, and continuous learning among clinical staff

💼 Compensation, Benefits & Perks

💰 Financial Rewards

• Annual Salary: $349,500
• Executive-level bonus structure based on outcomes and team performance
• Equity options or profit-sharing opportunities, depending on tenure and results

📅 Work-Life Balance

• 100% remote with flexible hours that promote autonomy and balance
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and mental wellness days
• Parental leave, caregiving support, and personalized work schedules

☕ Lifestyle & Development

• Annual wellness stipend and fitness reimbursement
• Continuing education budget and nursing certification sponsorship
• Leadership retreats, peer forums, and executive coaching programs
• Opportunities to engage with leading-edge healthcare platforms and telehealth infrastructure

✨ Why Join Our Team?

🌍 Industry Leadership

• Become a pioneer in one of the fastest-growing sectors of healthcare
• Collaborate with thought leaders shaping the future of telemedicine
• Influence national and global standards in remote nursing care

🚀 Innovation Meets Compassion

• Join a mission-driven organization where technology meets humanity
• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives—virtually, powerfully, and daily
• Lead with purpose, drive with data, and serve with heart

✅ Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now!