Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) na Lifepoint Health
Lifepoint Health · Lynchburg, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Lynchburg
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital – Opening Spring, 2026
Your experience matters
At Centra Behavioral Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
How you'll contribute
As the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be the driving force behind our nursing strategy, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and innovation. You'll collaborate with executive leadership to design and deliver exceptional patient services, lead performance improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. Key responsibilities include:
Lead and oversee all nursing operations in alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
Develop and implement strategic nursing plans to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care.
Champion performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives across the facility.
Recruit, mentor, and retain top nursing talent to build a high-performing, compassionate care team.
Manage nursing budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation to support operational goals.
Serve as a key liaison between nursing, medical staff, and executive leadership.
Represent the hospital in professional organizations and community health initiatives.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree-required
Master's degree in nursing, business or another appropriate postgraduate health science degree is preferred
3+ years of psychiatric/mental health nursing
Certified psychiatric-mental health nurse (PMH-BC) required or achieved within 1 year of employment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and budget management skills
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
Proficient in healthcare compliance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Adept at fostering collaboration across departments and disciplines
Passionate about staff development, patient advocacy, and continuous improvement
EEOC Statement
Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
