CNO: Rural Health Leader, Driving Community Impact

Peak Recruiter; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Community Hospital in the Southwest United States is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to serve as the senior onsite leader for nursing operations, quality, and workforce stability. You will guide hospital leadership and shape culture within a close-knit rural campus during a period of transition and growth.

The ideal candidate brings extensive nursing leadership experience, RN licensure, and a commitment to community health, with the ability to mentor emerging leaders and balance strategic

Qualifications

• RN licensure with BSN required.
• 7+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in rural, critical access, or community hospital environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior onsite operational and clinical leader.
• Partner with system leadership to execute local strategic priorities.
• Build relationships with physicians, staff, community leaders, and governing stakeholders.
• Foster a transparent, accountable, service-oriented culture.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN licensure

Relationship-building

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

BSN

MSN/MHA/MBA

Job description

Rural Community Hospital in the Southwest United States is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to serve as the senior onsite leader for nursing operations, quality, and workforce stability. You will guide hospital leadership and shape culture within a close-knit rural campus during a period of transition and growth.

The ideal candidate brings extensive nursing leadership experience, RN licensure, and a commitment to community health, with the ability to mentor emerging leaders and balance strategic