Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health • Raleigh, NC

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of nursing care in a psychiatric facility, including planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating clinical operations. This position leads inpatient and outpatient units and defined ancillary departments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care. The CNO drives strategic initiatives, manages staffing and budget, and fosters an environment of continuous clinical improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical leadership experience, including psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Active RN license in applicable state required.
• Expertise in behavioral health
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Knowledge of hospital operations, budget, and FTE oversight
• Collaborative team player with strong clinical judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective communicator and public speaker
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to compute ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs.
• Proficient with complex functions in spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
• Handles complex, broad-based communications across the organization. Capable of motivating and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Decisions affect the strategy and operations of the behavioral health division.
• Requires interpretation and analysis to develop strategic solutions.
• Sets goals and priorities. Makes decisions that impact the functional area and advises on policies and programs.
• Manages multiple projects with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Business, or related health science preferred.
• NE-BC, CENP, PMH-BC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting regulations, including CMS and TJC.
• Maintain survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee nursing practices, policies, and procedures aligned with professional standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, medical staff, and governing bodies to shape hospital strategy.
• Oversee the Infection Prevention Plan and compliance with infection control standards.
• Develop and manage a nurse staffing plan to ensure adequate coverage.
• Lead the hospital’s quality assurance program, including medical record audits, patient visits, and performance reporting.
• Supervise nursing staff performance and professional development.
• Direct comprehensive orientation and continuing education programs.
• Manage and present the annual nursing services budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager