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West River Health Services

Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) | Critical Access Hospital

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A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.

$81,443 / year median in North Dakota

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

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 experience BSN 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.