Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Behavioral Health
Lakeview Behavioral Health
Summary
Lakeview Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this highly visible role, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help shape the continued success of the hospital.
Job description
Overview
Lakeview Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this highly visible role, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help shape the continued success of the hospital.
The Opportunity
As CNO, you'll oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital, including:
- Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
- Developing and mentoring nursing leaders
- Driving employee engagement and retention
- Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
- Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Optimizing staffing and workforce planning
- Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting organizational growth and strategic initiatives
- Advancing patient-centered care across the continuum
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Active RN License (GA 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 (GA 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
- Bonus Opportunity
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness & Mental Health Resources
- Leadership Development
Company overview
Lakeview Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health clinic founded in 2016 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The organization specializes in providing holistic behavioral health care services to rural communities across greater Minnesota. With a multidisciplinary team of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, licensed professional clinical counselors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and clinical social workers, Lakeview offers a wide range of evidence-based treatments. Their services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group therapy, substance use disorder treatment, marriage and family counseling, and specialized programs for co-occurring disorders. The clinic operates multiple locations in Grand Rapids, Hibbing, and Brainerd, serving Itasca County and surrounding areas. Lakeview Behavioral Health emphasizes a person-centered approach, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual while utilizing both in-person and telehealth options to increase accessibility. The organization is committed to reducing stigma around mental health and substance use disorders while providing progressive, research-based therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve improved mental health and well-being.