CNO: Behavioral Health Exec Leader (Relocation Available)

Pacific Grove Hospital; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical excellence and operational performance within our inpatient behavioral health program. This executive role focuses on patient safety, quality outcomes, and a strategic nursing direction.

You will mentor nursing leaders, oversee staffing models and budgets, ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and CMS, and collaborate with physicians to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity)
• Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
• Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• BSN required; MSN or specialty certification preferred
• 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
• 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
• 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience

Responsibilities

• Drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence
• Mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards
• Oversee staffing models, budgets, and workforce planning
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Influence executive decisions and support long‑term strategic planning

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN required

MSN or specialty certification preferred

Job description

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead clinical excellence and operational performance within our inpatient behavioral health program. This executive role focuses on patient safety, quality outcomes, and a strategic nursing direction.

You will mentor nursing leaders, oversee staffing models and budgets, ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and CMS, and collaborate with physicians to drive continuous improvement.