Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Chief Nursing Officer

State Role Title: 49116

Hiring Range: $143,626 - $169,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

What You'll Do

The Chief Nursing Officer will be responsible for:

• Providing executive leadership and strategic direction for Nursing Services as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, establishing nursing priorities, standards, and accountability for clinical and operational outcomes
• Leading nursing workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and staff development; reducing vacancies, turnover, mandatory overtime, and reliance on agency staffing
• Developing nursing leaders through coaching and performance management; ensuring timely evaluations, competency assessments, and consistent accountability for performance, conduct, and attendance
• Overseeing nursing quality, patient safety, infection prevention and control, employee health, and performance improvement; managing nursing financial and staffing resources and using data to improve outcomes and operational efficiency
• Collaborating with executive leaders, physicians, Human Resources, nursing staff, and other clinical disciplines; maintaining a visible leadership presence and serving as Administrator on Call
• Maintaining compliance with applicable hospital policies and state and federal requirements, professional nursing standards, and accreditation requirements; ensuring survey readiness and timely corrective action

What We're Looking For

Skills and experience required:

We seek a candidate that is licensed as a Registered Nurse and has knowledge of executive nursing leadership. We also seek the following:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and clinical, administrative, and management experience in a psychiatric hospital setting
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a compact state
• Knowledge of executive nursing leadership, strategic planning, workforce management, performance management, employee relations, nursing standards, the Virginia Nurse Practice Act, quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and regulatory and accreditation requirements; ability to analyze clinical, workforce, operational, and financial data, manage resources, lead change, and exercise sound independent judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, lead and develop nursing leaders, and respond to urgent situations while fulfilling Administrator on Call responsibilities
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, accountability, and person-centered care; ability to maintain confidentiality and apply policies consistently and equitably

Bonus points if you have

• A concentration in psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing
• Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Executive leadership experience

*May be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a simulated exercise.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your skills, experience, and commitment to service to Central State Hospital. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to supporting recovery, promoting hope, and improving lives.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 524-7111

Email: cshrecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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