Full-time · Remote
Chief Nursing Officer
This is a high-profile executive role for a visionary nurse leader ready to influence the global nursing landscape. It offers the unique opportunity to redefine the CNO function within a prestigious honor society that is currently undergoing a major strategic transformation. The position is ideal for someone who balances academic rigor with clinical relevance and possesses the diplomatic skills to navigate international partnerships.
Sigma Nursing · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-profile executive role for a visionary nurse leader ready to influence the global nursing landscape. It offers the unique opportunity to redefine the CNO function within a prestigious honor society that is currently undergoing a major strategic transformation. The position is ideal for someone who balances academic rigor with clinical relevance and possesses the diplomatic skills to navigate international partnerships.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary clinical executive and nursing voice for the global organization
- Drive the implementation of the new multi-year strategic framework
- Expand organizational relevance within clinical and leadership sectors worldwide
- Partner with the CEO to align clinical strategy with organizational goals
- Represent the organization at international nursing and healthcare forums
- Lead change management initiatives to evolve organizational culture
Essential
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)
- 7-10 years of progressive administrative or executive leadership experience
- Proven experience working within a nonprofit professional association or service organization
- Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational change and ambiguity
- Strong financial acumen and experience with contract negotiations
- Exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities
Preferred
- Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) highly preferred
- Experience with global nursing perspectives and international healthcare systems
- Background in horizon scanning and strategic foresight
Key Skills
Strategic planning and executionCultural intelligence and global awarenessRelationship management and collaborationChange managementExecutive-level advocacyEmotional intelligencePublic speaking and representationBusiness and financial management
Networking
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Remote work flexibility
- Opportunities for domestic and international travel
- Executive-level leadership role in a globally recognized honor society
- Influence over global nursing scholarship and policy
- Collaborative executive environment
Next step
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