Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Summary
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help guide the long-term success of the organization.
Job description
Overview
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help guide the long-term success of the organization.
The Opportunity
As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital. You'll serve as a trusted executive leader responsible for:
- Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
- Developing and mentoring nursing leaders and future successors
- Driving employee engagement and retention initiatives
- Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
- Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement efforts
- Optimizing staffing models and workforce planning
- Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
- Supporting organizational growth and long-term strategic planning
- Advancing patient-centered care throughout the continuum of services
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Active RN License (TN or eligible for reciprocity)
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- 6+ years of nursing experience (10+ years preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent nursing leader
- Experience leading nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric facility
- Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement
- Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization
Requirements
- Active RN License (TN or eligible for reciprocity)
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- 6+ years of nursing experience (10+ years preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent nursing leader
- Experience leading nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric facility
- Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement
- Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Resources
- Leadership Development
Company overview
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a leading psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center located in Memphis, Tennessee. As a comprehensive behavioral health hospital, Crestwyn provides specialized inpatient and outpatient care for individuals dealing with a wide range of mental health conditions and addiction disorders. The facility offers evidence-based treatment programs that include individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy, medication management, and holistic modalities such as mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy. Serving patients across all age groups from children to adults, Crestwyn specializes in treating conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and co-occurring substance use disorders. With a mission to become a world-class hospital setting standards of excellence in behavioral health treatment, Crestwyn emphasizes uncompromising care, relentless compassion, and holistic treatment approaches. The organization operates from a state-of-the-art facility in the historic Germantown district and maintains a dedicated team of mental health professionals committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life.