Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | CenterPointe Hospital

St. Charles, MO (Greater St. Louis Area) | Relocation Assistance Available

 

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role. It's an opportunity to influence the future of behavioral healthcare at one of Missouri's premier psychiatric and addiction treatment hospitals.

 

If you're a nursing executive who is passionate about developing strong clinical teams, driving quality outcomes, and shaping organizational strategy, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity with CenterPointe Hospital.

 

CenterPointe Hospital is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Chief Nursing Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team. In this role, you'll work alongside the CEO and senior leaders to strengthen nursing excellence, foster a culture of engagement and accountability, and support the continued growth and success of the hospital. If you're energized by making a meaningful impact on patients, employees, and the broader community, we'd love to connect with you.

 

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 accountability, compassion, safety, and patient-centered care

 

The Leader We're Looking For:

 

You may be an exceptional fit if you:

 

• Inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Lead with both accountability and empathy
• Balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Build strong relationships across disciplines and departments
• Have a passion for behavioral health and exceptional patient care
• Embrace continuous improvement and innovation
• View leadership as an opportunity to mentor others and create lasting organizational impact

Qualifications

• Active RN License (MO 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.

 

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 at CenterPointe Hospital. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, innovation, and improving the lives of those we serve every day.

 

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