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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - San Jose Behavioral

Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)
San Jose, CA Other
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2025
ID: 2025-68811 # of Openings: 1 Job Family: CNO

Overview

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care with Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

*Only candidates with Behavioral Health experience as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.*

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) San Jose Behavioral Health

San Jose Behavioral Health is an 133-bed inpatient mental health facility in northern California where adult men and women, and adolescents can receive comprehensive inpatient treatment for a range of behavioral and mental health disorders. Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose and easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County, our campus is situated amid gently rolling hills and features serene views of our beautiful natural surroundings.

Campus Tour - https://www.sanjosebh.com/admissions/tour/

What would you do in the CNO role?

The CNO will be a key member of the team at San Jose. The CNO directs, plans, coordinates, monitors, and supervises nursing and the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services. We are looking for someone that provides a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers and the nursing staff.

How will we support you in this role?

Although our hospitals are free-standing and run independently, you have support from Corporate and are never alone. From day one, you will be paired with corporate recruiting to help with recruiting efforts to help bring in the best talent for your facility. You will also be paired with a Corporate Nurse leader to mentor you and support you in this role. For those that want to continue to grow, we also offer a CEO In-Training program if you envision yourself running a hospital one day.

Total Rewards for our Nurse Leaders Include:

  • Relocation Perks & Sign-On Bonus – Ready to make a move? We’ve got your back with relocation assistance and a generous sign-on bonus!
  • Career Development & Growth – Unlock endless opportunities for personal and professional growth—your career path is yours to create!
  • Competitive Pay & Bonus – We value your talent! Enjoy a competitive salary, plus bonuses that reward your hard work.
  • Health & Wellness – Take care of yourself and your loved ones with top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Ready – Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, mnetal health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.
  • World-Class Training – We invest in YOU with an excellent training program that’ll set you up for success.
  • Unmatched Professional Growth – Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

Responsibilities

  • Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
  • Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
  • Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
  • Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrated sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
  • Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing department.
  • Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.
  • Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.
  • Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.
  • Set and carry out policies, goals and procedures for their function or department.
  • Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.
  • Develop and oversee functions or departmental budget and reporting.
  • Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
  • Provide direct care as needed. Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

Qualifications

  • 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 and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
  • 3 years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.

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.

Salary Range: $168 - $225K annually

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