You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - RiverPeak Health, Riverton, WY
General Administration Division (RIVERPEAK HEALTH)
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Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt)
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Application Link: RiverPeak Employment
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Riverton, WY
We're looking for a CNO to come join our team!
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all nursing and patient care services at RiverPeak Health. This role is foundational to the development of RiverPeak Health and will lead the design, build, and implementation of nursing services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. The CNO is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety, workforce development, and care delivery excellence, while aligning nursing operations with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals. The CNO is expected to be a visible and engaged leader, actively supporting frontline teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. This includes a willingness to work alongside clinical staff as needed to support patient care and team success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Executive Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team
- Participate in organizational planning, service line development, and growth strategy
- Translate organizational goals into nursing and patient care strategies
- Engage with the Board and provide updates on quality, safety, and nursing operations
2. Clinical Quality & Patient Safety
- Establish and oversee systems to ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
- Lead quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and licensure standards
- Oversee infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical risk management
3. Nursing Operations
- Plan, organize, and direct all nursing and patient care services
- Develop and implement care delivery models across service lines
- Ensure appropriate staffing models to meet patient care needs
- Oversee patient flow, care coordination, and discharge planning processes
4. Organizational Build & Start-Up Execution
Lead development of:
- Nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
- Staffing plans, workforce models, and scheduling structures
- Clinical workflows aligned with facility design and EHR implementation
Partner with leadership on:
- Equipment selection and clinical space planning
- Go-live readiness and operational activation
- Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of all nursing staff
5. Workforce Development & Culture
- Maintain an active presence in clinical areas to support staff, reinforce standards, and stay closely connected to patient care delivery
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing nursing workforce
- Establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care
- Promote professional development, education, and clinical competency
- Ensure strong employee engagement and retention strategies
6. Financial & Operational Stewardship
- Develop and manage nursing budgets and cost centers
- Monitor productivity, labor costs, and resource utilization
- Partner with CFOO to align clinical operations with financial performance
- Drive efficiency while maintaining high standards of care
7. Physician & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Partner closely with physicians and clinical leadership
- Facilitate strong interdisciplinary collaboration across departments
- Support provider relations, scheduling coordination, and care model alignment
8. Community & External Engagement
- Represent RiverPeak Health in the community as a clinical leader
- Build relationships with regional partners, education programs, and workforce pipelines
- Support outreach and growth of clinical services
- Leadership Philosophy & Expectations
- Serve as a visible, approachable leader who is actively engaged in daily operations
- Foster a culture of servant leadership, teamwork, and shared accountability
- Demonstrate a willingness to work “elbow to elbow” with nursing staff, particularly during critical periods, staffing challenges, or go-live operations
- Maintain clinical credibility and connection to frontline care delivery
- Lead by example in professionalism, patient-centered care, and teamwork
MINIMUIM QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing services
- Demonstrated experience in acute care hospital settings
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Business/Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Prior experience as a CNO or senior nursing leader
Experience in:
- Hospital start-up, expansion, or major operational change
- Rural healthcare settings
- Regulatory readiness and accreditation processes
- Demonstrated leadership style that includes hands-on engagement with frontline teams
Job Type: Full-Time
Apply Here: RiverPeak Employment
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.
