Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer – Hickory Treatment Centers

Department: Nursing

Direct Report To: CEO

About the Role

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for setting patient care standards, establishing processes and protocols for achieving those standards, and managing the work of nurses who care for patients.

Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director, the Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for maintaining operations of the Nursing Department to ensure that the highest degree of quality client care always maintained in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, facility policies & procedures, and patient directives.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission

To provide high quality, acute care for adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

Job Qualifications

• MSN completed from an accredited school of Nursing and current BLS certification
• Valid RN license
• 3- 5 years prior experience as a nursing leader required, preferred with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, intrinsic motivation, client-driven services disposition, excellent time management skills, team approach, with advanced computer skills.
• Minimum 4 years of psychiatric nursing experience required
• Holds a voluntary certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing by American Nurses Creditentialing Association is preferred
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task, with exceptional time management skills.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own insured transportation.
• Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floor

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Oversight

• Adheres to budgeted labor hours and manages overtime control
• Develops standards and protocols for the nursing department
• Identify performance opportunities and ensures ongoing PI activities
• Activates the Emergency Management Plan when required
• Reports unsafe conditions to Executive Leadership

Clinical Operations and Nursing Support

• Works floor nursing shifts and covers breaks as needed
• Maintains schedule flexibility to accommodate client admissions
• Collaborates with licensed practitioners to reconcile client medications across the continuum
• Documents and educates staff on medication errors or near misses using root cause analysis
• Conducts nursing staff education and competency training
• Maintains an active nursing license

Compliance, Safety, & Regulatory Standards

• Monitors and Maintains HIPAA compliance
• Ensures OSHA and employee illness/injury procedures are followed
• Responsible for infection control surveillance, responding to variances, and practicing proper PPE and hand hygiene
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory laws
• Oversees accurate census tracking and reporting

Documentation, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Completes accurate and timely monthly reports to the Corporate Office (e. g., seclusion/restraints, infection control, meeting minutes)
• Audits nursing charts to ensure timely and accurate documentation
• Monitors health record documentation for accuracy and timeliness
• Completes corrective action summaries and recommends disciplinary action to HR.

Compensation

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually

Learn More

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