Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health

Company: W3Global Inc.
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Department: Nursing Reports To: Executive Leadership / CEO Status: Full-Time Position Summary The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for overseeing the Nursing Department and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across all nursing functions, including clinical governance, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and staff development. The CNO is a key member of the Executive Team and plays a central role in hospital leadership, culture, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Operations Oversee all nursing operations to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Lead nursing performance improvement (PI) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to maintain regulatory compliance and patient safety. Maintain a therapeutic environment focused on quality patient care, including shift leadership, appropriate staffing assignments, and effective communication. Conduct and oversee patient admissions, daily assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of care. Provide clinical leadership in crisis intervention, mental health care, and management of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders. Governance, Compliance & Quality Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and applicable federal, state, and accrediting body requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS). Actively participate in hospital governance through committee leadership and executive collaboration. Promote and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and risk management, including incident reporting and corrective action. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, documentation standards, and electronic medical record (EMR) and CPOE protocols. Oversee appropriate use of seclusion and restraint in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements. Medication & Clinical Systems Ensure safe medication management practices, including reconciliation, administration, and monitoring of psychotropic and other medications. Maintain standards for EMR documentation, wristband scanning, and electronic order entry. Leadership, Team Development & Culture Lead and mentor nursing leadership and departmental staff through effective communication, accountability, and ongoing education. Support staff performance management, including 90-day and annual reviews, counseling, and corrective action. Build strong collaborative relationships with physicians, therapists, administration, and all hospital departments. Model professionalism, integrity, compassion, and adherence to the organization's Mission, Values, and Standards of Behavior. Financial & Resource Management Maintain accountability for departmental budgets, supply usage, procurement, and resource conservation. Support fiscal responsibility while maintaining service excellence and patient care quality. Safety, Integrity & Compassion Foster a safe, healing environment for patients, families, and staff. Ensure prompt reporting and mitigation of safety incidents, near misses, and hazards. Advocate for patients and families at all times. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, ethical decision-making, and confidentiality in all aspects of care. Education & Licensure Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment CPR certification and hospital-approved de-escalation training Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field Advanced nursing certification or postgraduate education Experience Preferred: Minimum of 10 years' experience in behavioral healthcare Minimum of 5 years' experience in healthcare leadership or nursing management Demonstrated experience with regulatory surveys and compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, and state agencies) Core Competencies Executive leadership and strategic planning Clinical governance and patient safety Regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness Quality improvement and performance management Financial stewardship and resource optimization Communication, collaboration, and team development Ethical leadership, compassion, and professionalism Company Description W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right. Company Description W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

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