This Interim, Chief Nursing Officer opportunity places a hands-on nurse executive at the center of a high-trust, patient-first culture in a busy rural acute care setting. Ideal for an interim CNO who thrives on building teams, strengthening systems, and delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced environment. ✨
As Interim, Chief Nursing Officer, the leader will join a Community Medical Center within a public hospital district, delivering full-spectrum acute and ambulatory services to a diverse rural population. The facility is Joint Commission–accredited, recognized for patient safety and quality, and operates with collaborative, physician-aligned governance. The Interim, Chief Nursing Officer will steward a mission that blends responsive bedside care with the resources of a growing regional network.
The Interim, Chief Nursing Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves on the executive leadership team. Nursing Directors and Managers across inpatient, emergency, perioperative, maternal-child, outpatient clinics, care management, and clinical education report to the Interim, Chief Nursing Officer, who also provides 24/7 leadership over all patient care services. Close collaboration with the CMO, CFO, HR, Quality, Ancillary Services, and medical staff committees enables the Interim, Chief Nursing Officer to drive aligned, system-wide improvements.
The Interim, Chief Nursing Officer oversees patient care services spanning a steady-volume Emergency Department, a professional Med-Surg/Swing Bed unit, Perioperative Services, a welcoming Birth Center, Respiratory Therapy, and a network of outpatient clinics and specialties. The environment blends fast-paced problem solving with a supportive, family-like culture, powered by engaged physicians, exceptional techs, and several hundred nursing and ancillary FTEs. The Interim, Chief Nursing Officer will find strong front-line engagement and a team eager for clear priorities, dependable communication, and visible leadership.
As Interim, Chief Nursing Officer, responsibilities include advancing evidence-based practice, clinical education, and nursing competencies; elevating quality, patient safety, infection prevention, care transitions, and patient experience while ensuring continuous survey readiness and regulatory compliance; qualifications include a BSN (MSN preferred), graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active Washington RN license with current CPR, and five or more years of recent nursing leadership experience including three in acute care. The Interim, Chief Nursing Officer will lead budgeting, staffing models, productivity, recruitment and retention, throughput, and service line optimization, building strong physician relations and reliable daily operations. A successful Interim, Chief Nursing Officer will be hands-on and empathetic, skilled in systems design, process optimization, and best-practice deployment to stabilize performance, align with the CEO and executive peers, and guide a thoughtful turnaround. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
The Interim, Chief Nursing Officer will appreciate an Area known for four-season sunshine, rivers and trails, nearby mountains, wineries, and an inviting downtown, with quick access to a major metro for weekend adventures. The Area offers a favorable cost of living, no state income tax, a strong K-12 system, and a respected university that brings arts, athletics, and lifelong learning to the community. Outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a collaborative healthcare ecosystem make this an attractive landing spot for an Interim, Chief Nursing Officer seeking balance and purpose. 🏔️
Competitive Compensation and Generous Benefits await the Interim, Chief Nursing Officer, together with the opportunity to make an outsized impact on rural patients and caregivers by shaping nursing culture, strengthening systems, and delivering outstanding outcomes. As Interim, Chief Nursing Officer, this is a chance to leave a lasting legacy of quality, safety, and compassion across the Area.
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