Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Lead with purpose, inspire exceptional care, and enjoy the Northwoods lifestyle as the next Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at a respected regional hospital in Minnesota!


The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will join a mission-driven healthcare organization known for its patient-first culture, strong community support, and focus on clinical excellence, safety, and measurable quality outcomes. With an emphasis on evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, clinician well-being, and professional nursing development, this hospital offers an engaging environment where the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer can shape care delivery and make a meaningful impact across the region.


Within Nursing Administration and hospital-wide patient care services, the DON will advance nursing operations, workforce engagement, regulatory readiness, patient experience, and quality outcomes. The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will help strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, support nursing best practices, develop clinical leaders, and promote a culture of accountability, compassion, safety, and service excellence.


Reporting to senior hospital administration, the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will receive strong executive support and the resources needed to lead strategic nursing initiatives successfully. The DON will collaborate closely with friendly nurses, physicians, department directors, clinical leaders, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals while supporting staff development, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and consistently excellent patient care.


The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will enjoy living in Northwoods Minnesota, a welcoming region offering affordable housing, a reasonable cost of living, low crime, strong public schools, short commutes, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Lakes, forests, parks, and scenic trails create outstanding opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling, while local arts, farmers' markets, festivals, restaurants, and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas give the DON an appealing balance of outdoor adventure and everyday amenities.


The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will receive competitive executive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long-term personal and professional well-being. Connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to discover how this DON opportunity can elevate an influential nursing leadership career while opening the door to an exceptional Minnesota lifestyle.