Chief Nursing Officer – CNO

Trinity Health

. Provide clinical and administrative leadership for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating safe, high-quality patient care across the continuum .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBoise • Idaho • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical and administrative leadership in nursing, with a focus on strategic planning, quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Possesses expertise in health care technology, financial management, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State Registered Nursing LicenseMaster's Degree in NursingExecutive Leadership Experience in Patient CareAdvanced Knowledge of Health Care TechnologiesCertification in Nursing Leadership

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Hard Skills

Clinical PracticeChange ManagementBudget ManagementPerformance MeasurementStaffing Plan DevelopmentEvidence-Based ProgramsData Synthesis and InterpretationProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementFinancial Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCritical-Thinking SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordClinical InformaticsHealth Care Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CENPNEA-BCFACHE

Industry Keywords

ANA Scope of PracticeANCC Magnet StandardsShared GovernanceMatrix ReportingRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and administrative leadership for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating safe, high-quality patient care across the continuum
Advance clinical practice and patient care consistent with the ANA Scope of Practice and ANCC Magnet Standards
Participate as a full member of the Regional Health Ministry senior leadership team
Lead strategic planning, execution, change management, and organizational decision-making
Develop and implement nursing mission, vision, values, goals, standards of care, and operating plans
Collaborate on operating and capital budgets
Develop performance measures and evaluation methods covering budget and productivity targets
Develop staffing plans, education, and required competencies for safe, high-quality patient care
Lead recruitment, retention, development, succession planning, and engagement of patient care associates and leaders
Promote shared leadership and decision-making
Evaluate, select, and integrate health care technology and information systems
Direct evidence-based programs to measure, analyze, and continuously improve patient safety and quality
Ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
Communicate achievements and concerns to senior leaders, medical staff, board, and stakeholders
Participate in regional decision-making and workgroups and lead improvement changes within the Regional Health Ministry
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

State Registered Nursing license
Master’s degree-level education required
Either the Bachelor degree or the Master degree must be in Nursing
Doctoral education preferred
Minimum of five (5) years executive/director level leadership experience in patient care in an acute care setting
Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area, evidenced through certification (e.g., CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE, etc.)
Certification required within 18 months of hire
Member of a professional nursing organization
Thorough understanding of the Electronic Medical Record, clinical informatics, and advanced health care technologies
Thorough understanding of the health care environment and applicable laws and regulations
In-depth knowledge of systems thinking, change leadership, shared governance, matrix reporting, continuous improvement, process excellence, and financial and productivity management
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with administrative and health care teams
Ability to synthesize and interpret clinical, quality, and financial data
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to use evidence-based leadership/practice and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must adapt to frequently changing work priorities
Must be able to travel as needed to various Trinity Health sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
Mission-driven, compassionate and person-centered work environment
Travel as needed to various Trinity Health sites