Rural Community Hospital CNO - Visible Nursing Leadership

Peak Recruiter, Sanford Rose and Associates; Tucumcari (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Nursing Officer will report to a regional executive and serve as the primary onsite leader for nursing operations, clinical quality, workforce stability, and day‑to‑day hospital leadership in a rural campus. This role extends beyond traditional nursing leadership, guiding operational performance across departments while being the visible, trusted partner in the community.

We seek a calm, servant‑minded leader able to stabilize teams, mentor talent, strengthen culture, and position the

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a BSN and valid licensure.
• Master’s degree preferred (MSN, MHA, MBA, or related).
• 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 for nursing and hospital operations.
• Partner with system leadership to execute strategic priorities locally.
• Build strong relationships with physicians, staff, community leaders, and governing stakeholders.
• Foster a transparent, accountable, and service‑oriented culture.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and succession planning initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

BSN required

MSN/MHA/MBA preferred

Job description

The Chief Nursing Officer will report to a regional executive and serve as the primary onsite leader for nursing operations, clinical quality, workforce stability, and day‑to‑day hospital leadership in a rural campus. This role extends beyond traditional nursing leadership, guiding operational performance across departments while being the visible, trusted partner in the community.

We seek a calm, servant‑minded leader able to stabilize teams, mentor talent, strengthen culture, and position the