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Rural Staffing Services® partners with rural hospitals, clinics, community health centers, long-term care organizations, and healthcare systems throughout Vermont to identify nursing leaders who understand both the responsibility and the privilege of leading care in a rural community.
We are currently connecting with experienced nursing executives who may be interested in active and upcoming Chief Nursing Officer and senior nursing leadership opportunities across Vermont.
These opportunities may include leadership within:
Critical Access Hospitals
Rural and community hospitals
Rural Health Clinics
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Long-term care and senior care organizations
Integrated rural healthcare systems
Rural nursing leadership is deeply connected to the people, employees, and community being served.
A rural Chief Nursing Officer may oversee clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, workforce development, nursing operations, and the daily support of teams working across multiple areas of care.
Just as importantly, the CNO helps shape workplace culture and ensures nurses feel heard, valued, supported, and equipped to provide excellent care.
The strongest leaders understand that rural healthcare requires flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and trust. They are visible, approachable, and willing to work closely with frontline employees, medical staff, executive leaders, boards, and community partners.
Responsibilities will vary by organization and may include:
Providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing services
Supporting safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
Strengthening nursing culture, retention, and employee engagement
Developing and mentoring nursing leaders and frontline teams
Overseeing staffing, productivity, and nursing workforce planning
Supporting regulatory compliance, accreditation, and survey readiness
Advancing quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives
Collaborating with executive leadership, medical staff, and the governing board
Improving communication and coordination across clinical departments
Helping the organization respond to the evolving needs of its community
Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:
Current Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for Vermont licensure
Progressive nursing leadership experience
Experience as a CNO, Vice President of Nursing, Chief Clinical Officer, Director of Nursing, or comparable senior leader
Strong knowledge of quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and nursing operations
Experience leading teams through growth, transition, or organizational change
Experience within rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, FQHCs, long-term care organizations, or community healthcare settings
A bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, with a master's degree preferred for some opportunities
A collaborative, visible, and relationship-focused leadership style
Vermont's rural healthcare organizations serve communities shaped by the Green Mountains, forests, farmland, rivers, historic villages, and close-knit towns.
These organizations are often among the most important employers, healthcare providers, and community resources in their regions.
Leading nursing in a rural Vermont setting offers the opportunity to know your teams, see the direct impact of your work, strengthen care close to home, and help shape healthcare for an entire community.
By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential Rural Staffing Services leadership network.
You may be considered for current or upcoming CNO and senior nursing leadership opportunities that align with your experience, goals, location preferences, and availability.
Please submit your resume and let us know:
Which Vermont communities or regions you would consider
Whether you are open to relocation
Whether you are interested in permanent, interim, or multiple types of opportunities
Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org
Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, leadership needs, and next steps.
Even when the right opportunity is not available today, we would value the opportunity to learn more about you and stay connected as new nursing leadership needs arise throughout Vermont.
Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.
Visit www.RSSJobs.org to explore additional rural healthcare leadership opportunities and communities.
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