Chief Nursing Officer

Job Description & Requirements

Chief Nursing Officer

StartDate: ASAP

Lead, inspire, and transform as the next Chief Nursing Officer at Coquille Valley Hospital—driving clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences across the Pacific Northwest!

The Position

• The Chief Nursing Officer will oversee all nursing operations at this 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, ensuring that organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards are consistently met.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader will oversee 11 direct reports.
• The Chief Nursing Officer will lead efforts to optimize departmental processes and enhance OR throughput, ensuring efficiency and exceptional patient care.
• This leader will mentor and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration and they will play a pivotal role in identifying innovative solutions that enable the organization to confidently embrace new initiatives.
• Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical and operational background. They should be hands-on, visible leaders with a positive, collaborative attitude. A dedication to quality and process-improvement initiatives will be essential.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Active RN license required.
• Prior leadership experience at a minimum of the Director level, Critical Access Hospital experience, and union experience preferred.
  
  
  

The Organization

• Coquille Valley Hospital is a progressive, community-focused health district and 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving a 14,000-resident region in Southwestern Coos County.
• The modern replacement facility, opened in 2012, features an on-site medical office building and a comprehensive outpatient center equipped with advanced technology.
• Clinical services include a 7-bed emergency department, medical/surgical care, outpatient surgery, imaging, laboratory, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, Swing Bed services, and home health.
• The organization recently completed a successful transition to the Cerner EMR platform, enhancing clinical integration and operational efficiency.
• Recognized as “Best of the South Coast” in 2016, the hospital continues to grow and expand services to meet the needs of the Coquille Valley community.
  
  
  

The Community

• Located in a lush coastal river valley just 25 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Coquille offers easy access to beaches, rivers, forests, and mountain recreation.
• Home to 4,300 residents, Coquille has been named one of the “10 Best Small Towns in America” by Travel Holiday Magazine.
• The region features pastoral landscapes and forested hills within a mild, Mediterranean-like climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
• Outdoor recreation includes hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, kayaking, surfing, birdwatching, and exploring nearby state parks and coastal attractions.
• The Coquille Valley blends small-town charm, friendly neighborhoods, and affordability, offering an appealing lifestyle for residents seeking balance, natural beauty, and community.
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries And Referrals To

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

#BESmith

#BESrecruitment

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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