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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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license required.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.  Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Administration or Business preferred.
• 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.

Position Highlights and 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.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center–Ontario is a 49‑bed, acute care, not‑for‑profit hospital serving communities in eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho. The hospital is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in a safe, welcoming environment.

Ontario Facility Highlights:

• Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario recently earned a 4-star rating on Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals 2026 list, illustrating the high-quality care provided to the community by dedicated colleagues.
• Founded in 1912 by the Dominican Sisters (formerly Holy Rosary Hospital), maintaining a long legacy of mission‑driven care.
• Designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, supporting a trauma network that spans southern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.