Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
About The Position
Located in Riverside, California, Pacific Grove Hospital is a freestanding inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use concerns. Our teams provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in a structured and therapeutic environment designed to support stabilization and long‑term recovery. Located in Riverside, California, with convenient access to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and Temecula. As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance. You will drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence, mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams, ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards, oversee staffing models, budgets, and workforce planning, collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives, and influence executive decisions and support long‑term strategic planning. Pacific Grove Hospital combines the strength of a national organization with the agility of a community‑focused hospital. You’ll be supported by a collaborative local executive leadership team, corporate nursing leadership for mentorship and best practices, and dedicated recruiting support to build and stabilize your nursing workforce.
Requirements
- Active RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity)
- Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
- Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- BSN required
- 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
- 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience
Nice To Haves
- MSN or specialty certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence
- Mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams
- Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards
- Oversee staffing models, budgets, and workforce planning
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Influence executive decisions and support long‑term strategic planning
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Sign-on bonus
- Executive Career Growth & Pathing
- Opportunities to advance within Acadia or explore CEO-in-Training pathways
- Executive Mentorship
- Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO - Vacation, holidays, and wellness time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
