Chief Nursing Officer (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Richmond, TX

7d • Onsite

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
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in policy application. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work.
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training, developing, and administering corrective action.
• Oversees performance reviews and ensures quality standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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