Behavioral Health Nursing Executive Leader

Fhe-Health; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FHE Health is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our executive leadership team and provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services in Deerfield Beach, FL.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in behavioral health, healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, patient safety, and quality improvement, and will partner with physicians and other leaders to drive clinical and operational excellence.

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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Executive leadership

Healthcare regulations

Quality patient safety

Team leadership

Staff development

Behavioral health experience

Education

Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

FHE Health is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our executive leadership team and provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services in Deerfield Beach, FL.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in behavioral health, healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, patient safety, and quality improvement, and will partner with physicians and other leaders to drive clinical and operational excellence.