Acadia Healthcare

Chief Nursing Officer

Acadia Healthcare  •  Riverside, CA (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Pacific Grove Hospital Riverside, CA | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead With Purpose. Advance Behavioral Health Care in Southern California.

Are you a mission‑driven nursing executive ready to lead clinical excellence at a high‑impact behavioral health hospital? Pacific Grove Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a strategic, compassionate, and operationally strong Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to guide nursing practice and elevate patient outcomes across our continuum of behavioral health services.

About Pacific Grove Hospital

Located in Riverside, California, Pacific Grove Hospital is a freestanding inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use concerns. Our teams provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in a structured and therapeutic environment designed to support stabilization and long‑term recovery.

Why You’ll Love This Role

We know top nursing leaders are looking for more than just a role - they’re seeking purpose, growth, and support. At Pacific Grove Hospital, you’ll enjoy:

  • Eligibility in relocation Assistance or sign‑on bonus
  • Executive Career Growth & Pathing - Opportunities to advance within
  • Acadia or explore CEO‑in‑Training pathways
  • Executive Mentorship - Partnered with a corporate nurse executive from day one
  • Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunity
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO - Vacation, holidays, and wellness time
  • Industry‑Leading Training & Support

Your Impact as CNO

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance. You will:

  • Drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence
  • Mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams
  • Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards
  • Oversee staffing models, budgets, and workforce planning
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Influence executive decisions and support long‑term strategic planning

How We’ll Support You

Pacific Grove Hospital combines the strength of a national organization with the agility of a community‑focused hospital. You’ll be supported by:

  • A collaborative local executive leadership team
  • Corporate nursing leadership for mentorship and best practices
  • Dedicated recruiting support to build and stabilize your nursing workforce

Qualifications

  • Active RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity)
  • Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
  • Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
  • BSN required; MSN or specialty certification preferred
  • Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
  • 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
  • 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
  • 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience

Ready to Lead Behavioral Health Care in California?Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of behavioral health care at Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA. As Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and team development in a high‑impact behavioral health setting.

Equal Opportunity EmployerPacific Grove Hospital, as part of Acadia Healthcare, is committed to inclusion and equity. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Your time matters to us. We review every application with care and appreciate your interest in joining our mission‑driven team. Apply today and make an impact that truly matters.

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About Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
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