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UHS
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Registered NurseFull-Time
Posted 4h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Chief Nursing Officer for a 100-bed behavioral health hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. Requires BSN and 3+ years behavioral health nursing management experience.

Join UHS as a Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Benefits & Compensation

  • In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Earn 20 CEUs)
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Relocation Support available
  • 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 – Behavioral Health.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer integrates and coordinates a patient-centric nursing strategy to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. They participate in strategic planning and oversee key areas including people, service, quality, growth, and finance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current nursing license in Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a Master's degree strongly preferred. At least three years of progressive nursing management experience in a behavioral health setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral health nursingClinical managementStrategic planningPatient careLeadershipStaff supervisionRegulatory complianceQuality improvementBudgetingCrisis stabilizationShared governanceEvidence-based practiceCommunication skillsHealthcare administration

Position Insights

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This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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About UHS

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

Benefits & Perks

In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Earn 20 CEUs)
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
Diverse programming to expand your experience
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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