Behavioral Health Chief Nursing Officer

FHEHealth (“FHE”); Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FHE Health seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing services with strategic and operational excellence in behavioral health. The role partners with executive leadership to shape clinical strategy, ensure patient safety, and drive accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate has executive-level healthcare leadership experience in behavioral health, a strong grasp of regulations, and a track record of developing nursing leaders and high-performing teams while improving patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Significant nursing leadership and management experience.
• Executive-level healthcare leadership experience with behavioral health or psychiatric experience required.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, quality, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop nursing leaders, and drive clinical and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all nursing services.
• Provide oversight of nursing operations, staffing, performance, and patient care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and applicable accreditation standards.
• Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, infection control, and patient satisfaction.
• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leadership and staff.
• Establish and oversee effective nursing education, training, competency, and onboarding programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, and other departments to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in executive leadership, interdisciplinary meetings, and organizational decision-making.
• Maintain 24-hour accountability for nursing services and remain available to address urgent clinical or operational matters as needed.

Job description

FHE Health seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing services with strategic and operational excellence in behavioral health. The role partners with executive leadership to shape clinical strategy, ensure patient safety, and drive accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate has executive-level healthcare leadership experience in behavioral health, a strong grasp of regulations, and a track record of developing nursing leaders and high-performing teams while improving patient outcomes and