Executive Nursing Leader — Behavioral Health

The Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Relocation Support

Tuition assistance

Career development

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will integrate a patient-centric nursing strategy, ensure high-quality, cost-effective care, and align activities with Universal Health Services’ mission and regulatory standards.

You will contribute to strategic planning and hospital objectives. As a nurse leader, you will oversee autonomous facility operations with corporate support, driving leadership development,

Qualifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in KY.
• BSN from a CCNE- accredited program; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 4 years nursing and supervisory/administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient-centric nursing strategy aligned with mission and values.
• Coordinate delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Participate in hospital strategic planning and achieve institutional goals.
• Support autonomous facility leadership within a large network.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Nursing administration

Behavioral health nursing

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will integrate a patient-centric nursing strategy, ensure high-quality, cost-effective care, and align activities with Universal Health Services’ mission and regulatory standards.

You will contribute to strategic planning and hospital objectives. As a nurse leader, you will oversee autonomous facility operations with corporate support, driving leadership development,