Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Trinity Health • Ontario, OR

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About The Position

Saint Alphonsus is seeking an Associate Chief Nursing Officer to lead Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, a 49-bed, acute care, not-for-profit hospital, that has provided care in eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho for more than 100 years. Position Purpose The Associate CNO serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic and operational leadership to advance the mission of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center. This role oversees nursing and clinical support operations, ensuring high standards of practice, patient care, and clinical compliance. Additionally, the position supports the President and Chief Nursing Officer in driving service‑line growth and improving clinical, financial, and stakeholder outcomes.

Requirements

• Current Oregon RN license required.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 5 years of demonstrated nursing leadership skills such as team building, performance improvement, communications, systems thinking, negotiation, multitasking, leading interdisciplinary teams, and financial and program management required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Administration or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, advancing the medical center’s mission through strategic and operational leadership.
• Provide executive oversight of nursing and clinical support operations, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the development and execution of the nursing strategic plan, monitoring performance and driving improvement across service lines.
• Oversee daily operations of inpatient, outpatient, and clinical support teams, ensuring safe staffing and effective resource stewardship.
• Participate in the Administrator‑on‑Call rotation and serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors and key committees.

Benefits

• We offer competitive market pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• Saint Alphonsus Health System was recently named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes.

What This Job Offers

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