Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Greater Portland, OR Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for nursing services in a large, complex acute care environment. The CNO will connect nursing priorities with organizational goals, champion patient-centered and evidence-based care, and advance quality, safety, professional practice, and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities include leading organizational change, strengthening accountability, overseeing workforce and financial performance, and developing nursing leaders and talent pipelines. The role also requires close collaboration with clinical and operational leaders, constructive labor partnerships, and a visible presence engaging frontline caregivers. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive nursing or healthcare administration leadership, including executive experience in a large, complex acute care hospital. A bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in Nursing or a related field are required, along with active RN licensure and an Oregon RN license upon hire. Strong knowledge of Magnet principles, quality and patient safety, and High Reliability Organization practices is expected. Experience in organizational transformation, labor relations, financial and workforce management, and developing nursing leaders is important; relevant national certification is preferred.

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Providence