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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

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Lakeside Behavioral Health System

Memphis, TN (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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Job Description

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
(CNO)
LAKESIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) MEMPHIS, Tennessee Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Director of Nursing, Nursing Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Day 350743 Lakeside Behavioral Health System orRegister Job Description Responsibilities Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity
About Lakeside Behavioral Health System:
Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 345-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. Much more available online at: lakesidebhs/ The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Lakeside Senior Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The CNO participates in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Chief Nursing Officer will support over 250 FTEs and focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance. What do our current nursing leaders value at Lakeside and UHS? That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders. Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include: Annual incentive plan Relocation Support Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs) Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our
Benefits Guest Website:
uhsguest If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Scott Errickson, Sr. Director of Field Recruitment at (484) 584-2725, or via email at Scott.

ErricksonUHSinc About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (
NYSE:
UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500® corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Licensure:
Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of TN. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred within first year in role. Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities. Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Five or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting preferred Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449
Pay Transparency:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

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