Chief Nursing Officer; CNO

Chief Nursing Officer

Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. It offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, serving over 10,000 patients annually. The CNO is a key member of the leadership team who integrates a patient‑centric nursing strategy focusing on quality, cost‑effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

The CNO will focus on five key areas:

• People
  :
  Create an environment that supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe setting.
• Service
  :
  Create systems, processes, and care standards to support safe, fiscally sound service delivery.
• Quality
  :
  Provide accessible, timely, efficient, cost‑effective care using evidence‑based practice and continuous performance improvement.
• Growth/Community
  :
  Foster an environment that supports growth through activities, partnerships, and shared goals.
• Finance
  :
  Support financial stability to achieve the organization’s mission and strategy.

• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice Orientation Program (could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job Requirements:

• Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of Delaware.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE‑accredited program;
  Master of Science in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated 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, supervisory practices, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with leadership skills that contribute to a positive work environment.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with equal opportunity for all applicants. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers, openly supporting recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation 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.

Contact:
Scott Errickson, Program Director‑Clinical Recruitment, (484) 584‑2725,