Cascadia of Lewiston, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is an advocate for the residents and staff to foster Cascadia Healthcare’s high standards of care. He/ she ensures that each resident receives the necessary care to attain and maintain optimum levels of well-being. The Director of Nursing counsels nurse supervisors and managers and works collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the clinical partner.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred
• Valid Idaho RN license or ability to obtain a Washington RN license
• Valid CPR certification
• DNS-CT or CDONA preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• 3-5 years’ experience Nurse Management experience
• Nurse Management: 2 years (Required)

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assures nursing structure supports clinical and administrative standards that will support the facility to achieve its mission and remain in regulatory compliance
• Implements facility’s systems, processes, and programs to ensure clinical competency of all nursing staff
• Participates in the facility’s quality assurance performance improvement process by analyzing outcomes, identifying trends and developing action plans.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Medical Director, attending and consulting physicians, ancillary and service departments, and contracted resources.
• Advocates for and assists with smooth transitions of care from one setting to another through effective communication and discharge planning activities
• Evaluates staff development needs for the nursing department. Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Operations to develop and manage systems to assure clinical competencies during the hiring process and annually.