Chief Nursing Officer
About The Position
Join Exceptional Healthcare’s New Community Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Interviewing Now / Offers ASAP / Opening Fall 2026 Be part of history in the making! Exceptional Healthcare is building a new Community Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility bringing high-quality care to Rapid City and surrounding communities. Chief Nursing Officer - New Facility Launch Building Something Meaningful from the Ground Up Exceptional Healthcare is launching a brand-new 20-bed community hospital. We're seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to lead our clinical operations and establish our nursing culture from day one. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director ready to take the next step in their leadership career while making a lasting impact on community healthcare.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required
- Current RN license in good standing
- Minimum 3-5 years as a DON, ADON, or significant clinical leadership role
- Proven experience managing nursing staff, budgets, and operations
- Experience with regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated success in team building and staff development
- Strong understanding of nursing standards, regulations, and best practices
- Experience with facility operations, staffing, and resource management
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative leadership style
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or relevant concentration – a plus
- Hospital or acute care nursing background strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead Clinical Excellence: Direct nursing operations for our 10-bed emergency department and 10-bed inpatient unit, establishing standards of care that will define our hospital's reputation.
- Build Your Leadership Team: Recruit, hire, and develop nursing staff while creating policies, procedures, and workflows that support both quality patient care and professional growth.
- Drive Operations: Manage the nursing budget, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement quality improvement initiatives tailored to our community hospital environment.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with hospital administration, medical staff, and department heads to shape the overall direction of patient care services.
- Establish Excellence: Create the nursing culture and operational foundation that will serve as the model for future growth and expansion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
