Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
About The Position
Geisinger Behavioral Health Center is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Nursing Officer to join its Executive Leadership Team at its inpatient behavioral health hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The CNO partners closely with the CEO, Medical Director, and hospital leadership team to champion nursing excellence, elevate patient care, support workforce development, and advance the hospital’s strategic goals. The CNO provides strategic oversight for all nursing services throughout the hospital, leading nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance. The role involves developing nursing leaders and frontline staff; ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards; managing workforce planning, staffing effectiveness, and nursing resources; and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The CNO also monitors quality indicators, promotes performance improvement and evidence-based nursing practice, supports employee engagement and retention, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, compassion, and patient-centered care. This executive leadership opportunity offers access to mentorship, leadership development, collaboration across the Acadia Healthcare network, and potential career advancement. Relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for reciprocity.
- Proven nursing leadership experience as a CNO, DON, ACNO, or equivalent senior nursing leader.
- Behavioral health experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Strong strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 6 years of RN experience.
- At least 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
- At least 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric environment.
- Thorough understanding of Joint Commission, CMS, and behavioral health regulatory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or an advanced nursing degree.
- 10 or more years of RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance.
- Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and frontline staff.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and other regulatory standards.
- Drive workforce planning, staffing effectiveness, and nursing resource management.
- Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitor quality indicators and champion performance improvement initiatives.
- Support employee engagement, retention, and leadership development.
- Influence organizational planning, decision-making, and long-term growth strategies.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compassion, and patient-centered care.
- Promote evidence-based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Extended sick leave
- Employee wellness and mental health benefits
- Executive mentorship and leadership development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
