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TCWGlobal

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

TCWGlobal, Lakeview, Oregon, United States, 97630

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Base pay range $142,783.64/yr - $185,618.73/yr

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Senior Recruiter at TCWGlobal (formerly TargetCW) Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – $142,783.64 to $185,618.73

Location:

Lakeview, Oregon

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Exceptional, Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Opportunity This is a rare and career-defining opportunity for a dynamic nursing executive to lead clinical operations in a mission‑driven rural healthcare setting. As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team with full 24/7 accountability for all nursing and clinical departments. This includes Acute Nursing (Emergency and Obstetrics), Surgery, Infusion Services, Cardiopulmonary, Infection Prevention, Employee Health, and Nursing Education.

If you are a hands‑on, collaborative leader inspired by rural healthcare, meaningful patient impact, and shaping the future of nursing across an entire community, this role offers both challenge and deep professional fulfillment.

What You’ll Lead

Acute Nursing Services

Emergency Department & Obstetrics

Surgery & Perioperative Services

Infusion & Outpatient Therapies

Cardiopulmonary Services

Infection Prevention

Employee Health

Nursing Education & Staff Development

You’ll manage departmental budgets, staffing, equipment, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. You will serve as a visible, trusted partner to the CEO, medical staff, and governing Board, influencing hospital‑wide strategy and care quality.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and 24‑hour accountability for all nursing and clinical departments

Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including CMS and National Performance Improvement measures

Lead staffing, budgeting, workforce planning, and professional development across multiple departments

Partner closely with the CEO, medical staff, and Board to develop strategic priorities

Foster a culture of safety, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Maintain positive, effective working relationships with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams

Support a professional, high‑quality patient care environment across all service lines

Qualifications Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN or bachelor’s in a healthcare/business field preferred

Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business strongly preferred

Licensure / Certifications

Current Oregon RN license (or ability to secure promptly)

BLS certification required

Clinical or nursing administration certifications desirable

Experience

Minimum 5+ years of progressive clinical nursing experience

At least 3 years of managerial or executive‑level leadership

1–5 years as a DNS or CNO in a Critical Access Hospital highly preferred

Demonstrated success in rural or remote healthcare settings

Ability to thrive in a small community located approximately two hours from a major city

Skills & Competencies

Strong grasp of patient care delivery and nursing operations

Effective communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills

Budgeting, staffing, and resource management expertise

Proficiency in regulatory compliance and quality improvement

Leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and team‑building ability

Comfortable making independent decisions within defined limits

Able to represent the organization professionally at all levels

Employment Requirements

U.S. Citizen or National

Successful completion of background check and drug screening

500‑hour probationary period

Documentation of employment history, including gaps and separations

Why This Role Matters In a rural health environment, the CNO isn’t just another executive — they are the driving force behind clinical quality, nursing culture, the patient experience for an entire region. Your leadership will directly shape access to care, safety outcomes, clinical performance, and the future of nursing for the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Human Resources Services

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