Chief Nursing Officer

Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact in rural healthcare as our next Chief Nursing Officer, where your passion for leadership will shape the future of patient care and strengthen the community we serve!

Job Summary

The CNO ensures that quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, DNV, Tri. State Health (TSH) and nursing department standards. Oversees, directs, and evaluates all activities and programs associated with the day-to-day operations of nursing and other departments as assigned.

Supervises and evaluates performance of all direct reports. Assures implementation of TSH initiatives and policies while guiding TSH to be high-performing in the areas of patient safety; clinical outcomes (quality), and positive financial performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or Health Care Administration, required. Licensures and Certifications: Current Washington State RN license or Multi-State RN license, required. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years as a hospital nursing executive. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and an ability to influence and motivate others.

Thorough knowledge of legal, regulatory, ethical, managerial, organizational requirements, principles and standards of nursing care for hospitals and health care systems.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave Medical, Dental and Vision Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program About Tri. State Health: Learn more about Tri. State Health here.

Tri. State Health is a not-for-profit, critical access hospital and medical campus, community owned and operated since 1955. As the largest employer in Asotin County, Tri. State remains committed to our mission of caring for the community and ensuring, “Your Health Is Our First Priority.” Serving an 8-county region in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, Tri.

State Health continues to receive awards for excellent service to the community such as “2025 Get with the Guidelines Gold in Rural Stroke” and “1 of 6 Top Recommended Hospitals in Washington State." Tri. State proudly promotes a 4:1 nurse to patient ratio, with an even lower ratio for critical care patients. L ocated in Clarkston, WA, and nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley - a hidden gem found at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge.

With a mild climate and a four-seasons environment, the valley offers a wide variety of year-round family friendly happenings. Spend time boating on the river, hiking, skiing at nearby resorts, savoring delicious wines and cuisines, attending sporting events, and more! Enjoy life at your pace, your way, in the beautiful Lewis Clark Valley.

Our Mission: Your Health Is Our First Priority! Our Vision: Empowered Employees. Compassionate Care. Patients First. Community Always. Our Values: Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service. Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.

Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families. Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care. Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.