Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
About West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Located in the scenic foothills of Westminster, West Pines Behavioral Hospital delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across all ages - adults, seniors, and soon, children and adolescents, specializing in mental health and addiction treatment. Join West Pines Behavioral Hospital, a newly built, state-of-the-art behavioral health facility, and become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nation's largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.
Your Impact
As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be a key member of the hospital's executive leadership team. You will:
- Drive nursing strategy and operational excellence
- Mentor and develop clinical leaders across all units
- Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and regulatory standards
- Oversee budgets, staffing, and workforce planning
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Monitor outcomes and champion continuous improvement
- Influence executive decisions and long-term planning
Why You'll Love This Role
- Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus - We'll support your move and welcome you with a generous bonus
- Professional Growth & Career Pathing - From Corporate Nursing to CEO-in-Training, your development is our priority
- Executive Mentorship – Paired with a corporate nurse executive from day one
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses
- Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days
- Industry-Leading Training & Support - You'll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one
How We'll Support You
While each of our hospitals operates independently, you'll never be alone. You'll receive hands-on support from:
- Corporate nurse leadership for ongoing mentorship and guidance
- Corporate recruiting to help you build a strong clinical team
Qualifications
- Active RN License (CO 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
Education & Experience
- Education: 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
Salary Starting at: 140,000+
Westminster, CO | Relocation Assistance Available