CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO) - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Chief Nursing Officer - Behavioral Health Hospital

Position Title: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Residential Treatment Center (RTC)
Reports To: CEO/COO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Confidential Client Behavioral Health Hospital (inpatient) Center (Georgia)

Salaried position pay range: $90000 to $110000 / annually

Full Benefits Package Available

Eternal Medical Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on behalf of a confidential client in the behavioral health sector. The facility is located within the Middle Georgia Area. The CNO will serve as a key executive leader responsible for overseeing and advancing the quality and delivery of nursing and patient care services within a residential treatment center. This role holds 24-hour accountability for all nursing functions and will directly report to the CEO and/or COO.

• Oversee daily operations of nursing services and ensure high standards of patient care across the behavioral health facility.

• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver nursing interventions including monitoring vital signs medication administration and patient evaluations.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align nursing care with clinical and discharge planning.

• Provide patient education related to medication and physical health concerns particularly related to addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.

• Recruit train supervise and evaluate nursing staff; ensure adequate staffing coverage at all times.

• Develop implement and monitor Quality Improvement (QI) plans in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines.

• Ensure all staff are properly trained in caring for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.

• Maintain compliance with all state licensure and agency training requirements.

• Lead efforts in patient engagement care coordination and continuity of care planning.

• Represent nursing services in organizational meetings and contribute to strategic and operational planning.

• Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (required)

  • Masters degree in Nursing or a related healthcare leadership field (preferred or currently pursuing)

• Licensure:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing

  • At least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative role within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric setting

• Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Proven ability to think critically and solve complex problems

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

  • High level of organizational and time management skills

  • Comfortable navigating information systems and healthcare technologies

  • Ability to build effective relationships with patients clinicians leadership and stakeholders

• Occasional sitting standing and bending

• May occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

• Must be able to respond appropriately in situations involving agitated or aggressive patients

• Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at the leadership level and help shape the future of Behavioral Healthcare delivery. Eternal Medical Services is proud to support our confidential client in identifying and placing high-caliber professionals who are passionate about mental health and addiction recovery.

Eternal Medical Services and all of their clients served are equal opportunity employer and recruitment partner. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status or protected veteran status.

Eternal Medical Services LLC is a Healthcare Consulting & Staffing firm with many clients amoung various states across the United States. With a niche in community Healthcare such as Homecare Home Health Hospice Assisted Living and others we are able to assist our clients with Direct Hire Recruitment & Placement Contract and Per Diem staffing coverage. We are not your typical churn and burn staffing agency as we gain many of our clients through our consulting side of the business. We value quality over quantity! This job posting is either on behalf our our client. We staff for Permanent Placement Travel & Local Contract and Per Diem Opportunities. Jobs posted may be for contract hire through Eternal Medical Services or may be for Direct Hire directly by our client. Please read the job details and click apply if interested in moving forward to the next step. Thank You for your consideration.