Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Responsibilities

Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital is sourcing an experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with a passion for nurse leadership for a 94-bed facility that serves the adolescent, adult, and detox/rehab population located in Orem, Utah. To learn more visit aspengrovehospital.com

You will be a key member of the Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with our mission, vision, and values.

In addition to the nursing leadership responsibilities, the position encompasses the specialized functions of the Infection Control Nurse (IC Nurse). You will participate in the hospital’s strategic planning and contribute to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.

You will effectively focus on five key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

Primary Office Location: 1350 E. 750 N., Orem, Utah

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary Range

Based on education level, nursing management experience and specialty certifications

Your Senior Nursing Benefits Include

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Pet Insurance

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
• If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Tai Komanec, Recruiter at tai.komanec@uhsinc.com or 801-923-7911
• What do our current nursing leaders value at Aspen Grove Behavioral & UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate.

You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice.

That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice.

That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Your Position Requirements and Credentials Include

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing required.

Master’s degree is strongly preferred. Mental health/psych specialty certification also preferred.

• 5 - 8 years' experience in nursing administration or supervision, plus experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Advanced or thorough knowledge (equivalent to master’s level) of psychiatric and general nursing care concepts.
• Currently licensed (or eligible to practice) as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah
• Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC)
• Thorough familiarity of psych pharmacy & the use of psychotropic medications.

Record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others.

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