BITTERROOT'S BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023 State of Montana "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" 2022 Chief Nursing Officer opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!! Bitterroot Health (MDMH) is seeking candidates to fill a Chief Nursing Officer position. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) will serve as the strategic and operational leader for the Nursing Department, Surgical Services, Emergency Department, Oncology/Infusion, and the Clinical Decision Unit at Bitterroot Health. This role is pivotal in advancing clinical excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of the Bitterroot Valley. The CNO will be responsible for guiding nursing practice and standards, workforce development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, staff engagement, and community trust. This executive will bring an onsite, hands-on, collaborative approach and a deep commitment to serving the mission of Bitterroot Health. The CNO is a visible, approachable, and mission-driven executive with proven leadership experience, a deep understanding of rural health, and a passion for improving access and outcomes for our community. Minimum Qualifications: + Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s Degree. + Licensures, Certifications, Registrations: Current license by the State of Montana as a Registered Nurse. + Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations relating to Hospital and Nursing services. Understanding of Quality and Performance Improvement measures including patient satisfaction, HCAHPS, and Core Measures. Basic computer knowledge and experience with EMR. Good oral and written communication skills. + Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in patient care services and a minimum 5 years of managerial experience . Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week Benefits: This position is eligible for the full-benefit package. For benefits overview, click here (https://www.bitterroothealth.org/join-us/employment-opportunities/employee-benefits/) . Why Bitterroot Health? Bitterroot Health is a great place to work! We were named “Bitterroot’s Best Employer" in 2022 & 2023. We were also selected among Montana’s large companies as the 2022 “Employer of Choice” for the state of Montana. We love our community! The Bitterroot Valley is located in southwestern Montana and lies between the Bitterroot Mountain Range and the Sapphire Mountains. Hamilton is the largest town and the county seat of Ravalli County with a population of about 50,000 people in the county. The Bitterroot Valley is comprised of several communities such as Darby, Hamilton, Corvallis, Victor, Stevensville and Florence. The Bitterroot is the perfect place to raise a family in a small-town atmosphere with nearby “larger city” amenities. It is the perfect place for individuals who enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. Montana is appropriately referred to as “The Treasure State” and the Bitterroot Valley is one of Montana’s finest treasures. Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Details Job Family Active Jobs Pay Type Salary