Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Critical Access Hospital (CAH) | Minnesota

Competitive Compensation | Superb Benefits Program | Relocation Assistance/Sign-On Bonus

Ready for life in a mid-sized college town with small-town charm? This locale offers a blend of nature, community, and access to larger cities. The area is known for its warm and welcoming residents. Housing is below the national average (most residents are homeowners), and the town is ranked as one of the best places to live in Minnesota.

Minnesota

• Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and acts as a trusted voice on all matters related to clinical quality and patient care
• Provides strategic and operational leadership for all clinical care areas, including Nursing, Pharmacy, and Rehabilitation Services
• Serves as a key member of a 6-person executive leadership team, participating in weekly C-suite meetings
• Leads and advocates for nurse managers and clinical leaders, serving as their liaison at the executive level
• Oversees and integrates the care delivery system to ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered outcomes
• Collaborates across departments to align operations with the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Drives performance improvement and readiness for accreditation surveys; DNV experience is strongly preferred
• Works closely with senior leadership and department heads to champion innovative practices and elevate staff engagement
• Ensures nursing practices comply with state and federal regulations and leads initiatives to meet rural health and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) standards
• Supports and advances a broad range of hospital services, including Emergency, Surgical, Infusion, Rehab, Stroke, Diabetes Prevention, Swing Bed, Imaging, Lab, Hospice, and Walk-In/Urgent Care programs

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• Active RN license
• American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory-level experience in an acute care setting (Manager, Director, Executive level)
• Previous Critical Access Hospital leadership experience required
• Strong understanding of rural healthcare delivery and patient population needs
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, including DNV, CMS, and rural health compliance
• Transparent, visible leader and excellent communicator
• Proven ability to influence and engage from C-suite to department managers

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