Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Listed compensation
$125k-$165k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Your Experience Matters
Rainier Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) who excels in this role:
- Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
- Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
- Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
- Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
Why Join Us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
- One year of experience preferred
What We’re Looking For
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- ASLS certification preferred
More About Rainier Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Rainier Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is a 72- bed [type of hospital- acute, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health, etc.] hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Vancouver, WA community and surrounding.
Salary range: $125,000 - $165,000 per year.
EEOC Statement
“Rainier Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rainier Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments, identify care needs, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and provide care suited to each patient's condition and age. Maintain timely medical-record documentation, complete and revise interdisciplinary care plans, and perform accurate quality-improvement assessments.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current state RN license and a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire, ACLS and PALS within six months, and ASLS certification is preferred; one year of experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Washington | 109 active | 5,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 56% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Washington Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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