Job SummarySOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER

Yerington, Nevada

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Position

Chief Nursing Officer

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Yerington, Nevada (preferred); hybrid arrangements may be considered for candidates living in adjacent communities

Salary

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Licensure

Current Nevada RN (or eligibility for Nevada licensure)

Education

ASN required; BSN, MSN preferred and MHA, or MBA beneficial

About South Lyon Medical Center

South Lyon Medical Center is a community-centered rural healthcare organization serving Yerington, Nevada, and the surrounding Mason and Smith Valleys region. Our integrated campus combines long term care, critical hospital services, and rural primary care. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Nursing Officer to serve as the clinical executive leader across the full continuum of our services.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Administrator, the Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services, with 24/7 responsibility for nursing operations. The CNO ensures high-quality, patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, patient safety, quality improvement, staffing, budgeting, and nursing operations across long term care, acute and emergency services, and ambulatory primary care settings. The CNO also serves as the organization's Patient Safety Officer and participates in the Administrator-on-Call rotation.

Scope of Clinical Executive Leadership

The CNO serves as the clinical executive leader with direct oversight of the following areas:

• 49-Bed Long Term Care Facility (Residential and Skilled Nursing) — Provide clinical and operational leadership for our residential and SNF units. Experience with nursing regulations governing long term care — including CMS requirements of participation, state survey readiness, and quality measures — is highly desirable.
• 14-Bed Critical Access Hospital — Direct nursing services for our Critical Access Hospital, including inpatient acute care and the Emergency Department. Experience in ED, acute care and swing-bed nursing is preferred.
• Three Rural Health Clinics — Provide clinical leadership and support for our rural health clinics. Experience interfacing with primary care providers and clinic operations is beneficial.
• Nursing Education and Clinical Program Development — Design, implement, and sustain nursing education, competency, and professional development programs; lead the development of new clinical programs and services that meet community needs.

Key Responsibilities

◦ Provide leadership for nursing services 24/7 and establish the strategic vision for nursing and clinical services in alignment with organizational goals.

◦ Oversee nursing operations, staffing, and departmental budgets.

◦ Oversee required pharmaceutical reporting.

◦ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards across LTC, CAH, and RHC settings, and lead survey readiness activities.

◦ Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across all clinical departments.

◦ Develop and maintain nursing policies and standards of practice.

◦ Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, and administration to promote exceptional patient care.

◦ Supervise nursing leadership and support employee recruitment, development, and performance management.

◦ Collaborate with case management and care coordination teams partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support smooth transitions of care, thoughtful utilization management, and discharge planning efforts.

◦ Serve as Patient Safety Officer and participate in the Administrator-on-Call rotation.

◦ Serve as a visible, engaged clinical leader within the organization and the community.

Qualifications

◦ Licensure: Current, unencumbered Nevada RN or APRN license, or eligibility to obtain Nevada licensure.

◦ Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN, MSN with an MHA, or MBA strongly preferred.

◦ Experience: Five or more years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital; long term care regulatory experience highly desirable; ED and acute care nursing experience preferred; primary care/clinic management experience beneficial.

◦ Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality improvement, budgeting, and nursing operations.

◦ Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

◦ Demonstrated success in survey readiness, program development, and team leadership in a rural or critical access environment is a strong plus.

Why Join Us?

South Lyon Medical Center offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting. Our benefits package includes:

◦ Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

◦ 403(b) and Roth retirement plans with company match

◦ Life Insurance

◦ Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

◦ Gym Reimbursement

Compensation and Work Arrangement

Commensurate with experience (DOE). On-site presence in Yerington, Nevada is preferred; a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for the right candidate. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and current resume/CV to the Human Resources Department at South Lyon Medical Center. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Apply today to join our leadership team and help shape the future of patient care at South Lyon Medical Center.

South Lyon Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $58.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person