Chief Nursing Officer - Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Maple Heights Behavioral Health will be a key member of the team, directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supervising nursing and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services. The CNO is expected to provide a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers and the nursing staff. This role involves setting the vision for nursing practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams, and ensuring that all residents' needs are met. The CNO will also be responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department, and will lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• 10+ years RN experience preferred.
• 6 years RN experience required.
• Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.
• Prior CNO/DON experience strongly preferred.
• 2 years behavioral health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required.
• 3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
• Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
• Anticipate and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocate nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for the nursing department.
• Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.
• Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.
• Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.
• Develop and oversee functions or departmental budget and reporting.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance and a generous sign-on bonus.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off package including vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.
• Excellent training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree