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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

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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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