****Position Summary

Join our innovative healthcare facility as the Chief Nursing Officer , where you will lead with vision and dedication to deliver exceptional general and psychiatric nursing care. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the strategic planning, organization, and delivery of nursing services, ensuring alignment with our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care. You will inspire a talented nursing team, foster collaboration with medical staff and administration, and enhance our hospital's reputation through community engagement on mental health and substance abuse initiatives.

As a champion of patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance, you will drive excellence in care delivery while creating a supportive, professional environment for staff and patients alike. If you are a passionate leader ready to make a transformative impact, we invite you to join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for nursing services, ensuring high-quality care delivery aligns with facility goals and complies with state and federal regulations.
• Lead recruitment, staffing, and training of nursing staff, overseeing supervision, evaluation, and professional development to maintain a skilled and motivated team.
• Revise and enforce nursing policies, procedures, and performance standards, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, referral sources, and employees, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Analyze statistical data to identify trends in inpatient programs, implementing responsive strategies to enhance care quality.
• Oversee patient satisfaction data collection and reporting, presenting monthly findings to the Performance Improvement (PI) committee.
• Ensure adequate resources and staffing for inpatient programs, meeting hospital budget and operational benchmarks.
• Enhance hospital visibility through active involvement in community initiatives addressing mental health and substance abuse needs.
• Implement comprehensive orientation programs for patients, families, and professionals, ensuring accessibility and clarity.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to HIPAA, hospital policies, and professional standards while treating all patients and colleagues with dignity.
• Serve as a role model for superior customer service, holding nursing staff to the highest standards of compassion and professionalism.
• Attend monthly PI and safety meetings, preparing detailed reports to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with new employee orientation and routinely review staff assignments to optimize utilization and efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in patient assessments, family engagement, treatment planning, and collaboration with external review organizations or similar entities.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional overtime as needed.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk (up to two-thirds of shift), lift/carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, and push/pull wheeled carts up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment, primarily indoors (60-90°F), with occasional outdoor exposure (30-110°F), and handle hazardous/infectious waste.
• Proficiency with medical equipment (e.g., EKG, glucometer, Pyxis system) and standard office tools (e.g., computers, fax machines).
• Strong commitment to compliance, teamwork, and customer service, with a professional demeanor and positive attitude in addressing conflicts or stressful situations.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing (or equivalent) from a National League of Nursing-accredited school, or equivalent qualifications in caring for the mentally ill per state guidelines.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with preferred expertise in chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric care.
• CPR certification and Handle with Care (HWC) training required within 30 days of hire, prior to patient contact.