Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health
About The Position
FHE Health ("FHE") is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population. We provide innovative treatment by creating an environment that promotes healing and optimized learning. FHE Health is a facility licensed by both the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). We are accredited by both the JOINT Commission and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and Deerfield Beach’s Best Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center. We are not conventional; we are at the forefront of a medically integrated, modern, scientific, and technological approach to behavioral health and addiction treatment, delivering progressive services not seen in the behavioral health market. As an eight-time "Top Workplace" award winner, we take pride in offering an innovative and collaborative work culture where compassion meets excellence.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Florida RN license required; BSN required.
- Significant nursing leadership and management experience.
- Executive-level healthcare leadership experience with behavioral health or psychiatric experience required.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, quality, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop nursing leaders, and drive clinical and operational excellence.
- Candidates whose experience is limited to retail, financial services, telecommunications, hospitality, insurance, or non-healthcare call centers will not meet the qualifications for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all nursing services.
- Provide oversight of nursing operations, staffing, performance, and patient care.
- Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and applicable accreditation standards.
- Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, infection control, and patient satisfaction.
- Develop, mentor, and support nursing leadership and staff.
- Establish and oversee effective nursing education, training, competency, and onboarding programs.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, and other departments to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in executive leadership, interdisciplinary meetings, and organizational decision-making.
- Maintain 24-hour accountability for nursing services and remain available to address urgent clinical or operational matters as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
