Chief Nursing Officer

State of Oregon

21d • Onsite

About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Chief Nursing Officer (Nursing Administrator 2) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our leadership team at the Oregon State Hospital. This is a critically important position for our 750-bed facility and will impact the field of behavioral health for all Oregonians. Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission– and CMS-certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult and geriatric populations committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of the Oregon Health Authority, with approximately 3,000 positions across the hospital, including 1,300 nursing positions across two campuses — one in Salem and the other in Junction City. The CNO provides executive direction and leadership in the development of strategies to provide direct patient care and continuously improve care quality. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CNO is a key participant in strategic planning, program development and evaluation, regulatory compliance activities, and the establishment of policies and procedures to guide workplace practices. The CNO is directly accountable for the 24/7/365 delivery of Nursing Services across both campuses of Oregon State Hospital. This position will engage with interdisciplinary teams to understand the systems and processes that support patient flow from admission through discharge, with an intentional focus on safety, recovery, and compliance. For a full review of the position description, click here: Chief Nursing Officer

Requirements

• Seven years of management experience; OR four years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field (Nursing, Public Health).
• Licensure in Oregon as a Registered Nurse is mandatory for the Chief Nursing Officer role

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field (MPH, MHA, MBA, etc.) is requested for this role.
• Thorough and complete understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements such as those from Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensing boards.
• Knowledge of the principles of organizational development and change management.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality essentials.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate expectations and set care delivery goals in coordination with system initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to set standards for clinical resource management to meet safety, service and quality goals to assure consistent application across the hospital/organization.
• Highly developed communication skills used for effective consumption of information across a large organization, removal of barriers to creating efficiencies, cross functional alignment, clarity and expectations around shared goals.

Responsibilities

• The CNO provides executive direction and leadership in the development of strategies to provide direct patient care and continuously improve care quality.
• As a member of the senior leadership team, the CNO is a key participant in strategic planning, program development and evaluation, regulatory compliance activities, and the establishment of policies and procedures to guide workplace practices.
• The CNO is directly accountable for the 24/7/365 delivery of Nursing Services across both campuses of Oregon State Hospital.
• This position will engage with interdisciplinary teams to understand the systems and processes that support patient flow from admission through discharge, with an intentional focus on safety, recovery, and compliance.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive