Chief Nursing Officer: Strategic Quality Leader

ScionHealth; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, part of ScionHealth, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to provide strategic leadership for nursing operations, standardization of care, and regulatory compliance.

This executive guides clinical programs, policy development, and performance improvement across the hospital. The CNO will lead budgeting, staffing, and resource planning while mentoring a diverse nursing staff and collaborating with hospital leadership to drive high-quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or MHA preferred.
• Current and active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Ensures continuous, safe, and timely nursing care and services.
• Establishes nursing standards and practices compliant with laws and professional standards.
• Develops and manages nursing services budget, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Leads hospital-wide Performance Improvement initiatives related to nursing services.
• Oversees recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and development of nursing staff.
• Participates in strategic planning and leadership committees.
• Collaborates with other hospital departments to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Prepares for and participates in regulatory and accreditation surveys.
• Develops and implements orientation and professional development programs for nursing staff.
• Evaluates equipment and supply needs for nursing units.
• Represents the hospital in community and professional forums.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Communication

Clinical governance

Facility operations

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MSN or MHA preferred

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, part of ScionHealth, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to provide strategic leadership for nursing operations, standardization of care, and regulatory compliance.

This executive guides clinical programs, policy development, and performance improvement across the hospital. The CNO will lead budgeting, staffing, and resource planning while mentoring a diverse nursing staff and collaborating with hospital leadership to drive high-quality,