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Boston, Massachusetts
Lead Nursing Excellence at One of the World's Most Respected Academic Medical Centers
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, seeks an exceptional nursing executive to serve as Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer (SVP/CNO).
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of patient care, nursing practice, workforce innovation, research, and clinical excellence at a globally recognized academic medical center consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the SVP/CNO will oversee the largest clinical workforce within the organization and play a critical role in advancing MGH's mission to improve patient care, advance scientific discoveries, educate future healthcare leaders, and strengthen the health of the communities we serve.
Why This Role Matters
The SVP/CNO serves as the senior nursing executive for Massachusetts General Hospital and is responsible for leading a world-class Patient Care Services organization across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
This leader will influence the future of nursing and interdisciplinary care delivery by:
- Advancing patient safety, quality, and service excellence
- Driving innovation in care delivery models
- Strengthening workforce engagement and professional practice
- Supporting nursing research, education, and scholarship
- Partnering with physicians and operational leaders to achieve strategic and financial objectives
- Building a culture of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
The SVP/CNO reports operationally to the MGH/MGPO Chief Operating Officer and partners closely with the MGH President and senior leaders across Mass General Brigham.
Scope & Impact
The SVP/CNO provides executive oversight for a broad portfolio of patient care and support services, including:
- Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Social Services
- Spiritual Care
- Language Services
- Case Management
- Clinical Support Services
- Volunteer Services
- Workforce Engagement Programs
- Staff Learning & Professional Development
- Nursing Research & Innovation
- Patient and Family Programs
In partnership with physician and operational leaders, this executive is accountable for ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, operational excellence, workforce effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across one of the most complex healthcare environments in the country.
Executive Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a key member of the MGH executive leadership team.
- Shape organizational strategy and clinical transformation initiatives.
- Lead the development and execution of innovative care delivery models.
- Advance workforce excellence and nursing professional practice.
Quality, Safety & Patient Experience
- Ensure the delivery of safe, equitable, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Partner with clinical leaders to improve quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence.
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Lead major operating and capital budget initiatives.
- Drive performance improvement and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure resources are aligned with organizational priorities and patient needs.
Education, Research & Innovation
- Support one of the nation's premier nursing research and professional development environments.
- Advance nursing scholarship, clinical innovation, and workforce development.
- Strengthen partnerships with academic institutions and professional organizations.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a visionary nursing leader with a demonstrated record of leading large, complex healthcare organizations and inspiring teams through periods of transformation and growth.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Nursing, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree
- Active Massachusetts RN license (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience
- Experience within a large academic medical center
- Proven success leading complex, matrixed healthcare organizations
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and clinical excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification (NEA-BC)
- Active engagement in nursing research, education, and professional organizations
The Leadership Competencies We Value
- Strategic Vision
- Transformational Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Acumen
- Collaboration & Influence
- Workforce Engagement
- Innovation & Change Leadership
- Executive Presence
- Relationship Building
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Why Massachusetts General Hospital
For more than 200 years, Massachusetts General Hospital has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, clinical excellence, education, and research.
As part of Mass General Brigham, you'll join an organization that is redefining healthcare delivery while remaining deeply committed to compassionate care, scientific advancement, and improving lives.
This role offers the opportunity to influence nursing practice and patient care at the national and global levels while leading one of the most respected nursing organizations in healthcare.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $550,000 – $650,000 annually, plus a comprehensive executive benefits package.
Mass General Brigham offers competitive compensation, robust health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patients, families, caregivers, and communities.
Join us in shaping the future of nursing and healthcare.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Work Location: In person
Massachusetts General Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts
Lead Nursing Excellence at One of the World's Most Respected Academic Medical Centers
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, seeks an exceptional nursing executive to serve as Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer (SVP/CNO).
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of patient care, nursing practice, workforce innovation, research, and clinical excellence at a globally recognized academic medical center consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the SVP/CNO will oversee the largest clinical workforce within the organization and play a critical role in advancing MGH's mission to improve patient care, advance scientific discoveries, educate future healthcare leaders, and strengthen the health of the communities we serve.
Why This Role Matters
The SVP/CNO serves as the senior nursing executive for Massachusetts General Hospital and is responsible for leading a world-class Patient Care Services organization across inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
This leader will influence the future of nursing and interdisciplinary care delivery by:
- Advancing patient safety, quality, and service excellence
- Driving innovation in care delivery models
- Strengthening workforce engagement and professional practice
- Supporting nursing research, education, and scholarship
- Partnering with physicians and operational leaders to achieve strategic and financial objectives
- Building a culture of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
The SVP/CNO reports operationally to the MGH/MGPO Chief Operating Officer and partners closely with the MGH President and senior leaders across Mass General Brigham.
Scope & Impact
The SVP/CNO provides executive oversight for a broad portfolio of patient care and support services, including:
- Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Social Services
- Spiritual Care
- Language Services
- Case Management
- Clinical Support Services
- Volunteer Services
- Workforce Engagement Programs
- Staff Learning & Professional Development
- Nursing Research & Innovation
- Patient and Family Programs
In partnership with physician and operational leaders, this executive is accountable for ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, operational excellence, workforce effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across one of the most complex healthcare environments in the country.
Executive Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a key member of the MGH executive leadership team.
- Shape organizational strategy and clinical transformation initiatives.
- Lead the development and execution of innovative care delivery models.
- Advance workforce excellence and nursing professional practice.
Quality, Safety & Patient Experience
- Ensure the delivery of safe, equitable, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Partner with clinical leaders to improve quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence.
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Lead major operating and capital budget initiatives.
- Drive performance improvement and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure resources are aligned with organizational priorities and patient needs.
Education, Research & Innovation
- Support one of the nation's premier nursing research and professional development environments.
- Advance nursing scholarship, clinical innovation, and workforce development.
- Strengthen partnerships with academic institutions and professional organizations.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a visionary nursing leader with a demonstrated record of leading large, complex healthcare organizations and inspiring teams through periods of transformation and growth.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Nursing, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree
- Active Massachusetts RN license (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience
- Experience within a large academic medical center
- Proven success leading complex, matrixed healthcare organizations
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and clinical excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification (NEA-BC)
- Active engagement in nursing research, education, and professional organizations
The Leadership Competencies We Value
- Strategic Vision
- Transformational Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Acumen
- Collaboration & Influence
- Workforce Engagement
- Innovation & Change Leadership
- Executive Presence
- Relationship Building
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Why Massachusetts General Hospital
For more than 200 years, Massachusetts General Hospital has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, clinical excellence, education, and research.
As part of Mass General Brigham, you'll join an organization that is redefining healthcare delivery while remaining deeply committed to compassionate care, scientific advancement, and improving lives.
This role offers the opportunity to influence nursing practice and patient care at the national and global levels while leading one of the most respected nursing organizations in healthcare.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $550,000 – $650,000 annually, plus a comprehensive executive benefits package.
Mass General Brigham offers competitive compensation, robust health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patients, families, caregivers, and communities.
Join us in shaping the future of nursing and healthcare.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nursing Officer
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your nursing degree to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in nursing. If you trained outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a CGFNS-recognized agency before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers.
Target cap-exempt hospital systems first
Nonprofit hospitals, government health agencies, and academic medical centers are cap-exempt H-1B employers. You can file year-round without waiting for April's lottery window, which dramatically shortens your path to authorization.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Nursing Officer roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces hospitals and health systems that have actively sponsored the role, not just those open to it in theory.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Nursing Officer roles in your target metro area. Employers must pay at least the Level I or Level II wage; mismatches during the LCA phase delay filing.
Ask HR explicitly about I-129 petition timing
Cap-subject offers must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. Ask the recruiter whether the employer files premium processing and whether your offer letter accounts for the gap between selection and your start date.
Document clinical licensure before the petition is filed
Your employer's immigration counsel needs your active state RN or nursing license before filing the I-129. Pending licensure is the most common reason USCIS issues an RFE on Nursing Officer petitions, so resolve this before the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Nursing Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nursing Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Nursing Officer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for registered nursing lists the typical entry requirement as a bachelor's degree, which satisfies the specialty occupation threshold. Your employer must document that the specific position routinely requires that degree level.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Officer positions?
Nonprofit hospital systems, government-affiliated health agencies, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors because they are cap-exempt and can file petitions year-round. For-profit hospitals and private health groups can also sponsor, but those petitions are subject to the annual 85,000-slot cap and the April lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter Nursing Officer openings by employers with documented H-1B filing history.
How does the H-1B cap affect Nursing Officer job seekers?
If your prospective employer is a nonprofit hospital, university hospital, or government health entity, your petition is cap-exempt and can be filed at any time. If the employer is a for-profit entity, the petition enters the annual lottery held each April for an October 1 start date. Many Nursing Officer candidates specifically target cap-exempt employers to avoid the lottery entirely and start sooner.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer between hospital employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new cap-exempt or cap-subject employer once a new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL and a new I-129 with USCIS. The 60-day grace period after your previous employment ends gives you a buffer to arrange the transfer.
Is state nursing licensure required before an employer can file an H-1B petition for a Nursing Officer?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires evidence that you meet all requirements to perform the job at the time of filing, which typically includes an active state RN license for the state where you'll work. Some employers file with a pending license application and submit a subsequent RFE response, but this adds risk and delay. Securing licensure before the petition is filed is the standard approach immigration counsel recommends.