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United States , Conway

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Step Into a Leadership Role That Truly Makes a Difference. Are you an experienced, mission-driven nursing leader ready to shape care at the executive level? Join Conway Behavioral Health, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built behavioral health hospital, and become part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment. As the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be a key member of Conway BH’s executive leadership team. You’ll guide nursing strategy, oversee clinical operations, and lead a team of dedicated professionals - all while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient-centered care.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the nursing department
  • Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across all units
  • Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory standards and maintain survey readiness
  • Oversee nursing budgets, staffing, recruitment, and scheduling
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, administrative leaders, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement in clinical care delivery
  • Participate in executive decision-making and long-term facility planning

Requirements:

  • Active RN license (Arkansas or eligible for reciprocity)
  • Significant nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
  • Behavioral health or psychiatric inpatient experience strongly preferred
  • Strong operational, strategic, and interpersonal leadership skills
  • Active RN License (Arkansas 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
  • Education: BSN required
  • MSN or mental health nursing preferred
  • Experience: 6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred)
  • 3+ years progressive nursing management
  • 2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry
What we offer:
  • Relocation Assistance & or Sign-On Bonus
  • Professional Growth & Career Pathing
  • Competitive Salary & Bonuses
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits– Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous PTO – Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days
  • Industry-Leading Training & Support – You’ll be paired with a corporate nurse executive mentor from day one

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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