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Acadia Healthcare

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

greenville, NC

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Acadia Healthcare lists this Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) opportunity in greenville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital Greenville, NC | Relocation Assistance Available

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of behavioral healthcare in Eastern North Carolina.

If you're a nursing executive who is passionate about building exceptional clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and influencing organizational strategy, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity with ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital.

As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leaders to advance clinical excellence, strengthen nursing culture, improve patient outcomes, and support the continued growth of the hospital. If you're an innovative healthcare leader who thrives in behavioral health and values meaningful impact, we'd love to connect with you.

About ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital

Located in Greenville, North Carolina, ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient behavioral healthcare services within a safe, patient-centered environment. The hospital offers specialized treatment for adults experiencing mental health challenges, including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Conveniently situated in one of North Carolina's fastest-growing healthcare communities, ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to delivering evidence-based care, restoring hope, and helping patients achieve lasting wellness. As part of a collaboration between ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare, the hospital benefits from the resources, expertise, and support of one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare organizations.

Why Senior Nursing Leaders Choose This Opportunity

As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll enjoy:

A true seat at the executive leadership table

Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team

The opportunity to influence hospital-wide clinical and operational strategy

Autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization

Access to executive nursing leadership support and mentorship

The ability to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, employee engagement, and organizational

success

Opportunities to participate in growth initiatives and service line expansion

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Executive Leadership & Development

Executive mentorship from experienced healthcare leaders

Access to leadership development and succession planning programs

Collaboration with behavioral health experts across a national network

Exposure to best practices in psychiatric nursing and clinical operations

Opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives at both the facility and organizational levels

Career Growth

Whether your goal is to continue expanding your influence as a hospital nursing executive or pursue future opportunities in regional or corporate healthcare leadership, we are committed to investing in your professional growth and development.

Comprehensive Rewards

Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Executive Compensation Package

Annual Incentive Bonus OpportunityMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Executive Benefits Program

Employee Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Your Impact

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services throughout the hospital. Key responsibilities include:

Driving nursing strategy, clinical quality, and operational excellence

Building, coaching, and mentoring nursing leaders and frontline teams

Ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and regulatory standards

Leading workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource management initiatives

Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes

Monitoring quality indicators and leading performance improvement efforts

Supporting employee engagement, retention, and leadership development

Influencing organizational strategy and long-term planning

Fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care

The Leader We're Looking For

You may be the ideal candidate if you:

Inspire, develop, and empower high-performing teams

Lead with accountability, integrity, and empathy

Balance strategic vision with operational execution

Thrive in dynamic healthcare environments

Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams

Are passionate about behavioral health and improving patient outcomes

Understand how to create sustainable organizational change through people development and clinical excellence

Believe leadership is about serving others and helping teams reach their highest potential

Qualifications

Active RN License (TN or eligible for reciprocity).

Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO, DON, or equivalent).

Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required).

Stratgic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.

6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred).

3+ years progressive nursing management.

2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Worksite address

greenville, NC, 27834, US

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