Chief Nursing Officer CNO

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO plans with HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability Benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Work life balance

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare’s Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills in Rapid City, SD, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and clinical services. The role involves directing staffing, policy development, budget oversight, and resource planning to ensure high-quality patient care.

The CNO will work closely with physicians, drive program development, and participate in external/internal health care activities to advance Vibra’s mission and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing or related field required.
• Five (5) years experience in a Nursing Management position supervising the delivery of patient care.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required where work is provided in multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise nursing staff and clinical services; lead hospital decision-making processes.
• Ensure staff competence and appropriate staffing for patient care; develop staffing plans and departmental budgets.
• Develop hospital-wide systems, policies and procedures for assessing and meeting nursing care needs.
• Plan utilization of resources; monitor and improve quality and appropriateness of care.
• Collaborate with physicians to address patient care needs and enhance care systems; promote the facility through internal/external activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staffing management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Communication

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s in Health Administration or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE! Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to join our team!

Hospital Details

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills is equipped with 36 inpatient medical rehabilitation beds and 18 long‑term acute care beds. As a new cornerstone of specialized care in the region, our hospital uniquely combines two levels of care under one roof. This integrated approach allows us to offer comprehensive care solutions for patients who have suffered a range of debilitating injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and chronic medical conditions. At the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills, we are dedicated to delivering advanced treatments and compassionate care to help our patients recover and regain their independence.

Responsibilities

Responsible for directing and facilitating the activities of nursing and clinical services and assumes an active leadership role in the hospital’s decision‑making structure and process. Ensuring and facilitating competence of the clinical staff, facilitating and ensuring the appropriate staffing for patient care, and clinical program development. Develops hospital‑wide systems, and policies and procedures describing how patients’ nursing care needs are assessed, evaluated and met which entails overall responsibility and accountability for the development of staffing plans and development and implementation of departmental budgets. Responsible for planning for the appropriate utilization of resources, maintaining or improving the work environment, and monitoring and improving the quality and appropriateness of care. Assures appropriate staff for the acuity of the patients. Works closely with Physicians to address patient care needs and enhance patient care systems. Promotes the facility through active involvement and participation in external and internal activities concerning health care services.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises the following positions: Nursing staff, including, but not limited to, RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, Nursing Supervisors/Charge Nurses, Unit Secretaries, and Telemetry Monitor Technicians. Indirectly supervises the following positions: Designated clinical departments, which may include, but are not limited to, therapies (including RT), dietary, radiology, laboratory services, employee health, infection control and staff development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing or related field required.
• Five (5) years experience in a Nursing Management position supervising the delivery of patient care required.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra‑approved vendor required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required where work is provided in multiple sites.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Previous experience in LTAC preferred.
• Current ACLS certification from a Vibra‑approved vendor preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet Insurance
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving. Our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.