Chief Nursing Officer / Behavioral Health

Flipped.ai - Transforming Talent Acquisition with AI; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in LaPlace is seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing practices and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. This executive role involves overseeing nursing staff, developing nursing policies, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address residents' needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership and a commitment to regulatory compliance. Compensation is competitive, and the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing practice and ensure patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet resident needs.
• Develop and review nursing policies and procedures.

Job description

Chief Nursing Officer / Behavioral Health

One of our clients is looking for a Chief Nursing Officer at Behavioral Health Hospital. We provide state‑of‑the‑art psychiatric care for adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.

Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and patient‑centered care.

Job Description

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, acknowledge and work to resolve customer complaints.

Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work activities of all nursing personnel.

Provide clinical leadership and strategic and long‑term goals for the nursing department; anticipate and effectively manage changes in census and acuity, and allocate nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.

Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.

, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing staff.

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 the department; evaluate the quality of care, staff workload, and operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.

Develop and oversee the departmental budget and reporting.

Provide staff management, including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective teamwork and high‑quality patient care.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function & Industry

• Health Care Provider
• Technology, Information and Internet