Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) | Critical Access Hospital

Location: Hettinger

West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Summary The Chief Nursing Officer is a key executive leader overseeing all nursing operations and clinical services, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across Dietary, EMS, ED, Surgery Center, Hospital Units, and Quality Management.

Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across nursing and clinical operations

Collaborate with department heads on efficiency, safety, and quality outcomes

Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance

Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Oversee staffing, budgeting, and professional development

Minimum 5 years acute care experience, including 2 years of management/supervisory experienceBSN or Master's in Nursing preferred ED and/or surgical setting experience preferred

Meets licensure requirements per ND Century Code 43-12.1

West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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