Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

River Oaks, Inc.; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Relocation Support

Tuition savings for nursing education

Nursing Leadership development program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital, located near New Orleans, LA, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing strategy, align patient care with the hospital’s mission, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care within a large health system.

The role requires a BSN with MSN preferred, and 5+ years in progressive nursing management within behavioral health settings. You will guide clinical practice, education, and governance across a multi-site system.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current license to practice professional nursing in LA.
• BSN from CCNE accredited program; MSN is strongly preferred within first year in role.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices, regulatory guidelines, and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy aligned with patient care goals.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Foster clinical education and professional development across the nursing staff.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive growth, quality, and patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Behavioral health

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders since 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults. Our programs are nationally recognized for their excellence, receive referrals from around the United States, and are acknowledged as leading centers in their respective fields.

For more information please visit: https://riveroakshospital.com/

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Coastal Harbor Health System senior leadership team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands‑on approach and keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The CNO participates in the hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The CNO will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

What do our current nursing leaders value at River Oaks Hospital & UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include:

• Annual incentive plan


• Relocation Support


• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University


• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)


• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!


• Diverse programming to expand your experience


• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Pet Insurance


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of LA.


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred within first year in role.


• Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices, regulatory guidelines, and management.


• Five or more years of progressive nursing management experience in a free‑standing behavioral health setting preferred


• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500® corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.