Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - 10K Sign-On Bonus
Pacific Grove
Summary
As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance.
Job description
Your Impact as CNO
As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance.
- 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
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
- Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
- 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
- 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience
Requirements
- 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
- Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
- 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
- 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Wellness time
Company overview
Pacific Grove Hospital is a nationally recognized 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center located in Riverside, California. As a premier mental health and addiction treatment facility serving the Riverside and Corona regions, the hospital provides comprehensive whole-person care for adults struggling with psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency. The facility operates on a 4.5-acre campus with three specialized treatment units, each featuring private courtyards, patient lounges, and semi-private rooms. Pacific Grove offers a range of evidence-based programs including acute psychiatric care for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and personality disorders; specialized geriatric psychiatric services for individuals aged 65 and older; comprehensive chemical dependency treatment with medically managed detoxification; and outpatient programs including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. The hospital is JCAHO certified and accepts major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and others. With a dedicated team of mental health professionals, Pacific Grove Hospital focuses on transformative patient experiences through integrated treatment approaches that address mind, body, and spirit, preparing patients for sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.