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UHS
Lexington, Kentucky

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Registered NurseFull-Time
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time CNO at psychiatric hospital. Lexington, KY. Requires BSN and RN license. Relocation support.

Join UHS as a Chief Nursing Officer – The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, Kentucky. Responsibilities Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Opportunity The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass in Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides comprehensive psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Annual incentive plan
  • Relocation Support
  • Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
  • In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation
  • Career development opportunities
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a Chief Nursing Officer – The Ridge Behavioral Health System.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer will integrate and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery. They will participate in hospital strategic planning and oversee nursing operations in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Kentucky nursing license and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a Master's degree strongly preferred. A minimum of 4 years of nursing and administrative experience is required, along with knowledge of behavioral health clinical practices.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipStrategic planningPatient care managementRegulatory complianceBehavioral health nursingClinical practice managementStaff supervisionShared governanceEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementHealthcare administrationBudget managementAccreditation standardsTeam development

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Annual incentive plan
Relocation Support
Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation
Career development opportunities
HealthStream online learning catalogue
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

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