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Chief Nursing Officer

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Type: Tribal
Salary Range: Salary Negotiable
Open Period: 11/18/2025 to 11/28/2025
Summary: Amidst the evolving complexities of healthcare Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) remains committed to providing quality healthcare and accessibility to northeastern Arizona. As we continue to bring inspired healthcare professionals to the diverse cultures of the American southwest where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus, FDIHB's core value of a work-life-balance defines rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications at https://www.fdihb.org! DISCLAIMER: Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended. For full consideration, completion of an online application is mandatory, at www.fdihb.org/careers.
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Duties: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for overseeing the FDIHB Nursing Division, ensuring high quality direct inpatient and outpatient patient care, providing strategic goals for the Division and promoting Nursing practice, education and professional development across FDIHB. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications: Mandatory Minimum Qualifications Experience: Ten (10) years experience as Registered Nurse in a hospital setting. Five (5) years senior leadership experience in Nursing or Healthcare related. Education: Master of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution. License: Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. State or Territory. **Please email degree, transcripts, license and certifications to cynthia.morris@fdihb.org** NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE: FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: CHIEF002021
Who May Apply? US Citizens
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Name: Morris, Cynthia