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Clinical Performance Nurse Careers 

Where Clinical Insight Drives Better Outcomes

Clinical Performance Nurses (CPNs) are collaborative influencers who help shape the future of patient care. While not providing direct bedside care, CPNs play a vital role in improving quality, enhancing communication, and driving strategic initiatives that elevate the patient experience. Their clinical expertise and leadership help ensure that every patient receives timely, coordinated, and dignified care.

As care catalysts, CPNs work alongside hospitalist physicians and advanced practice providers, using real-time data and performance metrics to guide decision-making and support continuous improvement. Their work is purpose-driven, rooted in a deep commitment to the communities they serve.

Explore Careers in Clinical Performance Nursing

Join a team that leads with collaboration, clinical excellence, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Whether you’re an experienced RN or looking to expand your impact, we offer a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

View open Clinical Performance Nursing roles

Empowered Leadership, Trusted Collaboration

Leadership at Sound isn’t reserved for titles—it’s a shared responsibility. CPNs are empowered to lead quality and process improvement efforts, advocate for patient goals, and influence care plans through daily collaboration with clinical teams. Their insights help shape workflows, reduce variation, and ensure patients are on the right path to recovery.

Connected by Mission, United by Care

CPNs are part of a nationwide community of clinicians who share a commitment to better care. Through regular collaboration, shared learning, and a culture of inclusion, our nurses build meaningful relationships that strengthen teams and improve outcomes. You’ll never lead alone—our network is here to support, inspire, and grow with you.

  • Peer-to-peer collaboration across sites and regions
  • Access to national forums and clinical communities
  • A culture of respect, inclusion, and shared purpose

Invested in You, Backed by Us

We support our CPNs with a strong foundation of resources, mentorship, and professional development. From onboarding to ongoing education, we ensure every nurse has the tools to lead with confidence. Our national infrastructure reduces administrative burden, allowing CPNs to focus on what matters most—driving better care.

  • Monday through Friday schedules with no nights or weekends
  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, and 401(k) with matching

Growing with Purpose, Leading with Impact

Here, growth is intentional. CPNs have access to structured development pathways, peer mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to national initiatives. Whether you're refining your leadership skills or exploring new ways to improve care, we’re here to support your journey.

  • Leadership development through dedicated programs.
  • Opportunities to lead quality initiatives and cross-functional projects
  • Continuous learning through webinars, peer forums, and shared best practice

A Role Built on Purpose and Impact

CPNs are essential to our mission of bringing better to the bedside. They assess clinical readiness for discharge, facilitate communication across care teams, and champion initiatives that improve outcomes and satisfaction. Whether working in a community hospital or a teaching facility, CPNs are trusted partners in providing uncompromising care.

  • Strategic quality improvement and process optimization
  • Real-time performance tracking using proprietary metrics
  • Advocacy for patient-centered care and safe transitions

100%

Internal promotions since 2020

14%

Avg turnover (2.4% lower than national averages for RNs)

4%

Vacancy rate: (5.6% lower than national averages for RNs)

Hear from our team

  • “The CPN role reflects Sound’s commitment to quality improvement. It’s more than a priority here — it’s something we dedicate real resources to every day.”

    Marian Wright
    Director of Clinical Recruitment

  • “Our nurses make a difference every day—improving quality care in their local communities and across the nation. United by purpose, we’re a strong nursing community that shares best practices, celebrates wins, and overcomes challenges together, drawing on diverse expertise from coast to coast. ”

    Catherine Terry, RN
    Chief Nursing Officer

  • “Our highly skilled Clinical Performance Nurses drive clinical excellence through structured workflows and by aligning care delivery around key quality metrics. These valued members of our clinical performance team leverage advanced data analytics to identify opportunity to partner closely with hospital leadership, care team and our Sound clinical leaders to enhance care coordination and support continued improvement to patient quality and outcomes. ”

    Kim Baser, RN
    Regional Vice President of Performance Management & Nursing

  • “Our nurses are a powerful community of leaders who are united by a shared purpose to improve our patient’s quality. Wielding cutting-edge analytics our nurses pioneer data-driven strategies to overcome systemic healthcare challenges and develop workflows that lead to exceptional patient outcomes in the communities we serve.”

    Cody Maxey, RN
    Regional Vice President of Performance Management & Nursing

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