Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of behavioral healthcare at one of Tennessee's leading behavioral health hospitals.
About Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes inpatient treatment and outpatient programming, our team is committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery, stability, and wellness. As part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare provider, you'll benefit from extensive leadership resources, operational support, and career advancement opportunities while maintaining a meaningful impact at the local hospital level.
Why Senior Nursing Leaders Choose Acadia
As Chief Nursing Officer, You'll Have
- A true seat at the executive leadership table
- Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team
- The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
- The autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization
- Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
- Opportunities for career growth throughout Acadia's nationwide network
This is a leadership role where your expertise, vision, and voice can directly shape patient care, employee engagement, and organizational success.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive Executive Compensation Package
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Extended Sick Leave
- Employee Wellness and Mental Health Benefits
Responsibilities
- Drive nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing nursing leaders and teams
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and regulatory requirements
- Lead workforce planning, staffing strategies, and nursing resource management
- Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
- Monitor quality indicators and champion continuous improvement initiatives
- Influence executive decision-making, organizational strategy, and long-term planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care
Requirements
The Leader We're Looking For You May Be The Ideal Fit If You
- Inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Lead with both accountability and empathy
- Balance strategic vision with operational excellence
- Thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Build trust and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Are passionate about behavioral health and exceptional patient care
- View leadership as an opportunity to develop others and create meaningful organizational change
Qualifications
- Active RN License (TN or eligible for reciprocity)
- Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
- Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required)
- Strategic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills
- BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred
- 6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred)
- 3+ years progressive nursing management
- 2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry