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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Mary Bridge Children's

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's

Tacoma, WA · Posted October 16, 2026

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Tacoma, Washington, Join One Team Mary Bridge At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network , kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families. Mary Bridge is part of MultiCare Health System, one of the largest health systems in the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to help shape the future of pediatric healthcare and nursing excellence across Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network. As a senior executive leader and key member of the Mary Bridge leadership team, the CNO is responsible for advancing nursing excellence, clinical operations, quality, safety, patient experience and workforce development across inpatient, ambulatory, neonatal and community-based pediatric services. Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and supported by a growing pediatric network, Mary Bridge offers a unique opportunity to influence pediatric nursing strategy, lead transformational initiatives and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Where Kids and Families Are Always First Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive. For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams. Why Mary Bridge Children's? One Team Mary Bridge Providers, nurses, leaders and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region. Lead the Future of Pediatric Nursing As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll provide strategic vision and operational leadership for nursing services across the region's premier children's hospital and expanding pediatric network while advancing clinical excellence, workforce development and patient outcomes. Award-Winning Pediatric Care Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, Mary Bridge is recognized for excellence in quality and patient safety. A New Era of Children's Care Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams. A Growing Pediatric Network Lead across inpatient, ambulatory and community-based pediatric and neonatal services, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network. Executive Impact Partner with physician, operational and administrative leaders throughout MultiCare while representing pediatric and neonatal nursing on the systemwide Chief Nursing Executive Council. Pacific Northwest Lifestyle Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer. The Opportunity The Chief Nursing Officer serves as the senior nursing executive for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network. The role provides strategic and operational oversight for nursing services and is directly accountable for nursing practice, nursing operations, workforce development, leadership development and care delivery across pediatric and neonatal services. The CNO establishes pediatric nursing standards, leads quality and safety initiatives, and partners with leaders across the organization to improve clinical outcomes, patient experience and organizational performance. Reporting Relationship This position has a dual matrixed reporting relationship to the President of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network and the MultiCare System Senior Vice President & System Chief Nursing Executive. Key Responsibilities

Lead nursing operations across Mary Bridge Children's facilities, units and programs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Establish and advance pediatric nursing standards and professional practice. Drive quality, safety and patient experience initiatives. Lead workforce development and nursing leadership advancement. Partner with multidisciplinary leaders to improve clinical and operational performance. Represent pediatric and neonatal nursing on MultiCare's Chief Nursing Executive Council.

Compensation & Benefits The pay scale for this position is $264,010-$326,056 annually . Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, certifications and internal equity. MultiCare offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being and professional growth of our team members. Join Us If you're a collaborative and visionary nursing executive passionate about advancing pediatric nursing excellence and improving outcomes for children and families, we invite you to explore this opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network. Ready to make a difference? Join One Team Mary Bridge and help shape the future of children's healthcare. Contact For confidential consideration or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact: Janine Davis Director of Executive Recruitment MultiCare Health System Email: Janine.Davis@multicare.org What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing, Nursing Practice or a related field (MSN, DNP, PhD, MHA, MBA or equivalent). Current Washington State Registered Nurse license or Multistate License endorsement. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible nursing leadership experience, preferably within a children's hospital. Seven (7) years of clinical nursing experience. Demonstrated executive experience leading complex inpatient nursing and patient care services, including operations, staffing, quality, patient safety, capacity management and multidisciplinary teams. Experience in a children's hospital, pediatric service line or academic pediatric healthcare setting strongly preferred.