Chief Nursing Officer for Behavioral Health Services

3 weeks ago


Whitesburg, Kentucky, United States Appalachian Regional Healthcare Full time

At Appalachian Regional Healthcare, we are seeking an exceptional leader to fill the role of Chief Nursing Officer for Behavioral Health Services. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the nursing programming and operations of our Behavioral Health Service Line across the organization.

About the Role

This is a leadership position that requires a strong background in behavioral health nursing, with at least 5 years of experience in this field. Ideally, you should have 3 years of experience in nursing leadership, although this is not a requirement. Your primary focus will be on developing, optimizing, and overseeing the organization's inpatient behavioral health clinical operations.

You will be responsible for standardizing Behavioral Health nursing staffing ratios across all inpatient psychiatry beds, ensuring that staffing levels are appropriately adjusted based on census and acuity. This includes developing and operationalizing a Behavioral Health nurse/tech float program to ensure seamless care delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes in Behavioral Health services
  • Collaborate with Behavioral Health Medical, Clinical, and Administrative leadership to develop and optimize clinical operations
  • Standardize Behavioral Health nursing practice across all inpatient units to ensure consistent high-quality care
  • Lead nursing/tech/sitter recruitment and retention efforts for the service-line
  • Participate in departmental coverage to maintain adequate staffing and eliminate duplication or omission of services

In conjunction with Behavioral Health Service Line Leadership, you will assist in strategic planning, complete budget activities, and use outcome and financial data to develop proposals and business plans that align with the mission and vision of the service-line.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required; Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of Behavioral Health Nursing experience, with at least 3 years in nursing leadership
  • Current unencumbered Kentucky or West Virginia compact nursing licensure, or eligibility to obtain
  • BLS certification upon hire, CPI within 90 days, and ACLS if ECT services are offered

We offer a competitive salary package, including an estimated annual salary of $140,000 - $170,000, depending on experience. If you are a dedicated and passionate leader who shares our commitment to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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