Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - RiverPeak Health, Riverton, WY

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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Riverton, WY

We''re looking for a CNO to come join our team!

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all nursing and patient care services at RiverPeak Health. This role is foundational to the development of RiverPeak Health and will lead the design, build, and implementation of nursing services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. The CNO is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety, workforce development, and care delivery excellence, while aligning nursing operations with the organization's mission, values, and strategic goals. The CNO is expected to be a visible and engaged leader, actively supporting frontline teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. This includes a willingness to work alongside clinical staff as needed to support patient care and team success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team
• Participate in organizational planning, service line development, and growth strategy
• Translate organizational goals into nursing and patient care strategies
• Engage with the Board and provide updates on quality, safety, and nursing operations

2. Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Establish and oversee systems to ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
• Lead quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and licensure standards
• Oversee infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical risk management

3. Nursing Operations

• Plan, organize, and direct all nursing and patient care services
• Develop and implement care delivery models across service lines
• Ensure appropriate staffing models to meet patient care needs
• Oversee patient flow, care coordination, and discharge planning processes

4. Organizational Build & Start-Up Execution

Lead development of:

• Nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Staffing plans, workforce models, and scheduling structures
• Clinical workflows aligned with facility design and EHR implementation

Partner with leadership on:

• Equipment selection and clinical space planning
• Go-live readiness and operational activation
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of all nursing staff

5. Workforce Development & Culture

• Maintain an active presence in clinical areas to support staff, reinforce standards, and stay closely connected to patient care delivery
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing nursing workforce
• Establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care
• Promote professional development, education, and clinical competency
• Ensure strong employee engagement and retention strategies

6. Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Develop and manage nursing budgets and cost centers
• Monitor productivity, labor costs, and resource utilization
• Partner with CFOO to align clinical operations with financial performance
• Drive efficiency while maintaining high standards of care

7. Physician & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Partner closely with physicians and clinical leadership
• Facilitate strong interdisciplinary collaboration across departments
• Support provider relations, scheduling coordination, and care model alignment

8. Community & External Engagement

• Represent RiverPeak Health in the community as a clinical leader
• Build relationships with regional partners, education programs, and workforce pipelines
• Support outreach and growth of clinical services
• Leadership Philosophy & Expectations
• Serve as a visible, approachable leader who is actively engaged in daily operations
• Foster a culture of servant leadership, teamwork, and shared accountability
• Demonstrate a willingness to work "elbow to elbow" with nursing staff, particularly during critical periods, staffing challenges, or go-live operations
• Maintain clinical credibility and connection to frontline care delivery
• Lead by example in professionalism, patient-centered care, and teamwork

MINIMUIM QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing services
• Demonstrated experience in acute care hospital settings

Preferred

• Master's degree in Nursing, Business/Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Prior experience as a CNO or senior nursing leader

Experience in:

• Hospital start-up, expansion, or major operational change
• Rural healthcare settings
• Regulatory readiness and accreditation processes
• Demonstrated leadership style that includes hands-on engagement with frontline teams

Job Type: Full-Time

Apply Here: RiverPeak Employment