Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Acadia Healthcare • Fort Wayne, IN

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Maple Heights Behavioral Health Fort Wayne, IN | Relocation Assistance Available Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference Are you an experienced, mission-driven nursing leader ready to shape care at the executive level? Join Maple Heights Behavioral Health, a modern, state-of-the-art facility, and become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment. About Maple Heights Behavioral Health Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for adults and adolescents facing acute behavioral health challenges. As part of Acadia Healthcare, we are committed to setting the standard for quality mental health care in the region. Your Impact as Chief Nursing Officer: As CNO, you will be a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team. You’ll guide nursing strategy, oversee clinical operations, and lead high-performing teams - all with a focus on safety, quality, and dignity in patient care.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Indiana or eligible for reciprocity)
• Significant nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
• Behavioral health or psychiatric inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Strong operational, strategic, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• 6 years RN experience required.
• RN License in the state of IN required.
• 2 years behavioral health experience as and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
• 3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.
• Only candidates with Behavioral Health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
• 10+ Years RN experience preferred.
• Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.
• Prior CNO/DON experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units
• Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory standards and maintain survey readiness
• Oversee nursing budgets, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling
• Collaborate closely with physicians, administrative leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement in clinical care delivery
• Participate in executive decision-making and long-term facility planning

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus - We’ll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.
• Professional Growth & Career Pathing - From Corporate Nursing to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
• Industry-Leading Training & Support - You’ll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees