Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
About The Position
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking a strategic nursing leader to join its Executive Leadership Team in Germantown, Tennessee. The Chief Nursing Officer oversees the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital, partnering with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team to advance patient care, nursing culture, and organizational success. The CNO is responsible for fostering clinical excellence and accountability; developing nursing leaders and future successors; improving employee engagement and retention; ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness; leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement; optimizing staffing and workforce planning; and partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. The role also supports organizational growth, long-term strategic planning, and patient-centered care across the continuum of services. The position offers executive mentorship, leadership development, exposure to behavioral healthcare practices across the Acadia network, and opportunities to contribute to facility- and corporate-level strategic initiatives. Relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Tennessee or eligibility for reciprocity.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 6 years of nursing experience.
- At least 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
- Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent nursing leader.
- Experience leading nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric facility.
- Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement.
- Strong executive presence and ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- 10 or more years of nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital.
- Create a culture of clinical excellence and accountability.
- Develop and mentor nursing leaders and future successors.
- Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
- Ensure regulatory and accreditation readiness.
- Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement efforts.
- Optimize staffing models and workforce planning.
- Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Support organizational growth and long-term strategic planning.
- Advance patient-centered care throughout the continuum of services.
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness and mental health resources.
- Ongoing leadership development opportunities.
- Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders.
- Access to industry-leading leadership development programs.
- Opportunities for career growth throughout Acadia's nationwide network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
