Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health Leadership

WP Engine, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing care across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. The CNO will drive strategic clinical initiatives, staffing, and budgets while ensuring patient-centered, compliant care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include policy development, regulatory compliance (CMS/TJC/HIPAA), quality assurance, and staff development. The role collaborates with senior leadership and medical staff to shape hospital strategy and

Qualifications

• BSN is required; MSN/MPH or related master's preferred.
• Active RN license in the applicable state required.
• Certifications such as NE-BC, CENP, PMH-BC are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing care across inpatient and outpatient units and ancillary departments.
• Develop and manage staffing and budgeting for nursing services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CMS, JCAHO/TJC, and HIPAA.
• Lead quality assurance, documentation audits, and staff development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape hospital strategy.

Skills

Behavioral health

Leadership

Budget oversight

Policy development

Communication

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or related health science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing care across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. The CNO will drive strategic clinical initiatives, staffing, and budgets while ensuring patient-centered, compliant care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include policy development, regulatory compliance (CMS/TJC/HIPAA), quality assurance, and staff development. The role collaborates with senior leadership and medical staff to shape hospital strategy and