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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Behavioral Health Hospital

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Behavioral Health Hospital

Acadia HealthcareConway, AR, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Conway Behavioral Health

Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced, mission-driven nursing leader ready to shape care at the executive level? Join Conway Behavioral Health, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built behavioral health hospital, and become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

Located in Conway, Arkansas, Conway Behavioral Health is a modern, 80-bed inpatient hospital offering compassionate, evidence-based treatment for adults and adolescents facing acute behavioral health challenges. As part of the Acadia Healthcare network, our hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care that promotes recovery, dignity, and long-term wellness for every patient we serve.

Your Impact as Chief Nursing Officer :

As the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be a key member of Conway BH's executive leadership team. You'll guide nursing strategy, oversee clinical operations, and lead a team of dedicated professionals - all while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient-centered care.

What's In It For You?

  • Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus We'll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus.
  • Professional Growth & Career Pathing From Nurse Executive to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority.
  • Competitive Salary & Bonuses
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous PTO Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
  • Industry-Leading Training & Support You'll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one.

What You'll Do :

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department
  • Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units
  • Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory standards and maintain survey readiness
  • Oversee nursing budgets, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, administrative leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement in clinical care delivery
  • Participate in executive decision-making and long-term facility planning
  • How We'll Support You :

    While each Acadia hospital operates with its own identity and autonomy, you'll never be alone. You'll receive hands-on support from :

  • Corporate Nurse Leadership - Ongoing mentorship and clinical guidance.
  • Corporate Recruiting Support - To help you attract and retain top nursing talent.
  • Acadia's CEO-in-Training Program - For CNOs interested in advancing into hospital operations leadership.
  • What You Bring :

  • Active RN license (Arkansas or eligible for reciprocity).
  • Significant nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent).
  • Behavioral health or psychiatric inpatient experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong operational, strategic, and interpersonal leadership skills.
  • Master's degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
  • 10+ Years RN experience preferred. 6 years RN experience required.
  • Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.
  • Prior CNO / DON experience strongly preferred.
  • 2 years behavioral health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
  • 3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.
  • Only candidates with Behavioral Health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.
  • We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

    We're so grateful for every application we receive. While we carefully review each one, we may only be able to contact those whose experience most closely matches the role. Thank you for understanding and for considering us in your job search.

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