Chief Nursing Officer

Pacific Grove•Riverside, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Pacific Grove Hospital Riverside, CA | Relocation Assistance Available. Lead With Purpose. Advance Behavioral Health Care in Southern California. Are you a mission‑driven nursing executive ready to lead clinical excellence at a high‑impact behavioral health hospital? Pacific Grove Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a strategic, compassionate, and operationally strong Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to guide nursing practice and elevate patient outcomes across our continuum of behavioral health services. 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.

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; MSN or specialty certification preferred
Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience

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