Overview

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

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.

Located in Riverside, California, with convenient access to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and Temecula.

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

Salary Range: $138,000- $193,000

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.

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