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West Holt Medical Services Turns to B.E. Smith in Search of New Chief Nursing Officer

February 14, 2019

Join West Holt Medical Services, a critical access hospital in rural Nebraska, as their next Chief Nursing Officer.

West Holt Medical Services has retained B.E. Smith in their search for a Chief Nursing Officer. The chosen candidate will drive operations for the critical access hospital, located in Atkinson, Nebraska. Oversee patient care quality, safety, care management, budgeting and compliance for the 17-bed facility. With two dozen team members under their helm, the Chief Nursing Officer will step into a collaborative environment backed by dedicated professionals.

The Chief Nursing Officer will Institute an outcomes-driven strategy for clinical care while influencing a number of specialties, including: inpatient nursing, emergency care, pharmacy, social services, surgery and outpatient ambulatory care.

West Holt seeks someone with a positive attitude who values accountability and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have more than three years of experience in nurse leadership and a Master’s degree in nursing. Leadership experience in both inpatient and ambulatory care is preferred.

You can view the position description for West Holt Medical Services’ Chief Nursing Officer in its entirety on the B.E. smith website.

The facility operates an all-service hospital, rural health clinic and on-site retail pharmacy. They provide 24-hour community-based healthcare to residents of North Central Nebraska and surrounding communities.

The small town of Atkinson, Nebraska lies close to the banks of Elkhorn River, roughly 2.5 hours from Sioux City and even closer to a number of Native American reservations. Here, you’ll find a brand new library, a public golf course and swimming pool, classic car clubs, farms and ranches, plus a 10,000 square foot community center. Explore Atkinson to truly appreciate its unique culture.

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