Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Shorewood Behavioral Health•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role, it's an opportunity to help build and shape the future of behavioral healthcare at one of Wisconsin's newest premier behavioral health hospitals. If you're a nursing executive who thrives on building high-performing teams, advancing clinical excellence, and influencing organizational strategy, we invite you to join Shorewood Behavioral Health as our next Chief Nursing Officer. Shorewood Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing executive to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive clinical excellence, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and influence the long-term direction of the organization. If you're a passionate nursing leader who excels at developing teams, improving patient outcomes, and leading organizational growth, we'd love to connect with you. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Shorewood Behavioral Health is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment services. Our programs serve adolescents and adults through inpatient and outpatient levels of care, helping individuals achieve recovery, stability, and lasting wellness. As part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare provider, you'll have access to extensive leadership resources, best practices, and career advancement opportunities while maintaining meaningful influence at the local hospital level.

Requirements

Active RN License (WI or eligible for reciprocity).
Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO, DON, or equivalent).
Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required).
Strategic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills.
BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.
6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred).
3+ years progressive nursing management.
2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Nice To Haves

MSN or mental health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight for all nursing operations.
Drive nursing strategy and operational excellence.
Mentor and develop clinical leaders across all units.
Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and regulatory standards.
Oversee budgets, staffing, and workforce planning.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Monitor outcomes and champion continuous improvement.
Influence executive decisions and long-term planning.