Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Options Behavioral Health

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 and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting will be considered for this role.*

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Options Behavioral Health Hospital

Options is a mental health and addiction treatment center for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Options provides specialized care for each unique individual.

What would you do in this role?

The CNO will be a key member of the team at Options Behavioral Health Hospital. 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.
• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team and on committees as required.
• Manage the daily operations of nursing services.
• Ensure nursing services are provided in compliance with the laws and regulations of federal, state and local governmental agencies. Standards are met for accrediting agencies.
• Integrate nursing functions with clinical and programs, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Provide effective and efficient budget management that ensures the best utilization of resources.
• Evaluate service needs and staffing requirements to ensure needs of patients are met.
• Provide effective staff management (hiring, development, training, performance feedback, etc.) that ensures utilization of personnel to best meet the needs of the patients.
• Develop and implement health care related training that assures the best possible delivery of health related supports and services. Review training at least annually and makes modifications as needed.
• Develop and maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Monitor unit/floor functioning by making frequent rounds.
• Intervene in crisis situations and investigate incidents.
• Develop and implement tools to measure, assess and improve quality of nursing care, treatment and service.
• Actively participate in strategic planning and budget development.
• Oversee nursing services documentation to ensure it meets all standards.
• Is oriented to all functions of the bedside nurse in order to be able to assist with direct care as needed.

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.

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