Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health Leader

Universal Health Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health in Madera, CA, a 128-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to join its senior leadership. The CNO will drive patient-centered nursing across units serving children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with corporate and facility leaders, focus on People, Service, Quality, Growth and Finance, lead workforce development, and oversee clinical operations with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in CA.
• MSN from CCNE accredited program.
• Extensive experience in behavioral health nursing management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a patient-centric nursing strategy aligned with UHS mission and values.
• Participate in hospital strategic planning and goals.
• Oversee people, service, quality, growth and financial performance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Behavioral health nursing

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

California RN License

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health in Madera, CA, a 128-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to join its senior leadership. The CNO will drive patient-centered nursing across units serving children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with corporate and facility leaders, focus on People, Service, Quality, Growth and Finance, lead workforce development, and oversee clinical operations with a commitment to