Chief Nursing Officer - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Summit BHC as a Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.
- Manages the daily operations of nursing services.
- Develops and interprets operational indicators to detect census and acuity changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree required.
- Five or more years’ nursing experience required.
- Three or more years’ experience in psychiatric or behavioral health required.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Summit BHC as a Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Chief Nursing Officer - Behavioral Health position at Summit BHC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Summit BHC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Garner, North Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nursing leadership, Behavioral health, Psychiatric nursing, Staff management, Budgeting, Regulatory compliance, Patient assessment, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Chief Nursing Officer directs nursing operations, sets the vision for patient-centered care, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. They manage staff, oversee budgets, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement effective treatment plans.
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
17d ago
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