Chief Nursing Officer - Critical Access Hospital

Position Summary:
The Chief Nursing Officer is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing and directing all nursing operations and clinical services within the hospital. The role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency across multiple departments, including Dietary, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Department (ED), Surgery Center, Hospital Units, and Quality Management. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for nursing and clinical operations, ensuring excellence in patient care.
• Collaborate with department heads to enhance efficiency, safety and quality outcomes across EMS, ED, surgical services and inpatient units.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement policies to optimize patient experience, staff performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting and professional development programs to support nursing and allied health teams.

Requirements:

• Education: Prefer BNS or Masters in Nursing
• Experience: Prefer experience in ED setting and/or surgical setting. Requires minimum of 5 years in acute care setting with 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• License: Meets requirements per ND Century Code 43-12.1  

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