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Sutter Health

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Chief Nursing Executive, California Pacific Medical Center

San Francisco, California
Full-time
Posted 11/25/2025
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Nursing leadership
Healthcare administration
Clinical education
Budget management
Labor laws compliance
Lean methodologies
Conflict resolution
Program development

Compensation

Salary Range

$340K - 460K a year

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and administration of nursing services at a large medical center, ensuring quality patient care and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration, current RN license, extensive nursing leadership experience, and knowledge of healthcare regulations and clinical standards.

Full Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Administrative Payroll Position Overview: Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is one of the largest not-for-profit medical centers in California. At our four campuses located throughout San Francisco, we provide exemplary inpatient emergency and outpatient services, including specialized care for women and children, organ transplant programs and innovative orthopedic treatments. As a tertiary referral center, Sutter CPMC provides a wide variety of services, including acute, post-acute and outpatient hospital care; preventive and complementary care and health education. Sutter CPMC provides care to San Franciscans and beyond and serves as an important part of the community’s healthcare safety net. The Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) serves as the primary resource in assuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective nursing care to patient populations at CPMC. The CNE reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPMC. The CNE also reports indirectly to the Sutter Health System Chief Nurse Officer and works closely with the Chief Medical Executive (CME) at CPMC. This position has overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet the needs and expectations of those served by CPMC, while maintaining a high level of visibility and engagement at the facility, operating unit and system levels. Ensures the realization of quality and economical health care services within established facility and system guidelines and philosophies. This position is responsible for driving, supporting and modeling a service-oriented culture focused on employee engagement, quality and patient safety, service excellence, operational efficiency and affordability, and the overall patient experience. Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, building and supporting effective collegial relationships with applicable internal and external constituents and stakeholders and ensuring optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning. Job Description: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required. Master’s degree required. Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Science in Nursing (MSN), Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) preferred . Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license is required. Experience: Experience as a Chief Nursing Executive or Chief Nursing Officer preferred. Extensive nursing experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in an acute care hospital with demonstrated increasing level of responsibility in management (minimum of 4 years required). Must have experience with medical staff liaison, group leadership and organizational services and financial planning and budget management. Experience in new program/business development and contract negotiation is desirable. Successful completion of leadership development programs, such as Sutter Health Leadership Academy, preferred. Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable about health care and labor laws, regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice. Must be familiar with various methods of care delivery, productivity, management, leadership, and quality improvement concepts. Must be familiar with all areas of professional clinical practice including the practice of medicine. Is cognizant of the principles of adult learning. Skills: Ability to plan, lead, organize, and execute in areas of responsibility to achieve desired outcomes / results. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in areas of negotiations and conflict resolution. Must have analytical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse others including colleagues, managers, and medical staff and be able to teach and develop others. Must be able to prioritize, make decisions and set clear expectations for others and execute decisions in a timely manner. Experience with Lean methodologies, including Daily Engagement System, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Planning and Executive Kaizen events. Must be self-directed, forward thinking, and innovative. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $163.46 to $221.15 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

This job posting was last updated on 12/1/2025

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