Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Geisinger Behavioral Health CenterDanville, PA | Relocation Assistance Available

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of behavioral healthcare within a new, state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital dedicated to serving the mental health needs of Central Pennsylvania.

If you're a transformational nursing executive who is passionate about clinical excellence, building engaged teams, and driving meaningful patient outcomes, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity with Geisinger Behavioral Health Center.

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Nursing Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, you'll partner closely with the CEO, Medical Director, and hospital leadership team to champion nursing excellence, elevate patient care, support workforce development, and help advance the hospital's strategic goals.

Your Impact

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight for all nursing services throughout the hospital.

You will:

• Lead nursing strategy, clinical excellence, and operational performance
• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and frontline staff
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and regulatory standards
• Drive workforce planning, staffing effectiveness, and nursing resource management
• Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Monitor quality indicators and champion performance improvement initiatives
• Support employee engagement, retention, and leadership development
• Influence organizational planning, decision-making, and long-term growth strategies
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compassion, and patient-centered care
• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement

• Active RN License (Pennsylvania or eligible for reciprocity)
• Proven nursing leadership experience as a CNO, DON, ACNO, or equivalent senior nursing leader
• Behavioral health experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
• Strong strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities
• BSN required; MSN or advanced nursing degree preferred
• 6+ years of RN experience (10+ years preferred)
• 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
• 2+ years of behavioral health nursing experience within an inpatient psychiatric environment
• Thorough understanding of Joint Commission, CMS, and behavioral health regulatory requirements

Why Danville, Pennsylvania?

Danville offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, affordability, and quality of life while providing easy access to larger metropolitan areas throughout Pennsylvania. The region is known for its welcoming community, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and strong healthcare presence, making it an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting executive leadership opportunity with Geisinger Behavioral Health Center. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, innovation, and improving the lives of those we serve every day.

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