Chief Nursing Officer

3 days ago

Bend, Oregon, United States St. Charles Health System Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Chief Nursing Officer – Bend Campus

St. Charles Health System | Bend, Oregon

About the Role

St. Charles Health System is seeking a dynamic and visionary
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
to lead nursing excellence and patient care delivery at our
Bend campus
, the largest hospital in Central Oregon.

As the executive nursing leader, the CNO ensures alignment with system-wide nursing strategy, advances professional nursing practice, and fosters a
Culture of Excellence (Just Culture)
that promotes accountability, safety, and continuous learning. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in
staffing laws, regulatory policy, and clinical operations
— ensuring that every decision supports safe, equitable, and effective care for patients and caregivers alike.

This is a highly visible leadership role that blends strategic vision with hands-on operational excellence in a fast-paced, mission-driven health system.

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and clinical services at the Bend campus, ensuring consistency with system-wide standards and strategy.
  • Champion a
    Culture of Excellence (Just Culture)
    that encourages open communication, fairness, and shared accountability across all levels of nursing leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with
    state and federal staffing laws
    , nurse staffing committee requirements, and Oregon-specific workforce regulations.
  • Develop and oversee policies and procedures that meet or exceed
    Oregon Health Authority
    ,
    CMS
    ,
    The Joint Commission
    , and other regulatory standards.
  • Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive, Chief Clinical Officer, and medical staff to integrate care delivery and improve quality, safety, and patient experience.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen caregiver engagement, retention, and professional growth within a framework of equity and compassion.
  • Manage operational performance, including staffing, resource allocation, and budgeting to achieve key performance outcomes.
  • Serve as a visible and collaborative leader who models transparency, inclusion, and respect.

What You Bring

Education:

  • Master of Science in Nursing required.
  • BSN with a Master's in Healthcare Administration, MBA, or related field will be considered.
  • Preferred:
    Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or related discipline.
  • Licensure:
  • Current Oregon RN license (or ability to obtain).
  • Valid Oregon driver's license.
  • Preferred:
    Professional leadership certification such as CENP, CPHQ, FACHE, or NE-BC.

Experience:

  • Minimum of
    10 years of progressive nursing leadership
    , including
    5+ years at a director level or above
    in an acute care setting.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying
    nurse staffing laws
    ,
    regulatory standards
    , and
    labor policies
    .
  • Proven success leading through a
    Culture of Excellence (Just Culture)
    to drive safety, engagement, and accountability.
  • Preferred:
    Leadership experience in a tertiary medical center or integrated health system.

Why St. Charles Health System

  • Lead nursing excellence at the flagship hospital of a progressive, community-based health system.
  • Influence system-wide policy, culture, and operational standards in partnership with executive nursing leadership.
  • Thrive in a collaborative culture grounded in compassion, accountability, teamwork, and safety.
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and
    relocation assistance
    to support your move to Bend, Oregon.

Live where you lead.

Bend offers world-class recreation, a strong sense of community, and an exceptional quality of life in the heart of Central Oregon.

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