Chief Nursing Officer; CNO

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Pacific Grove Hospital

Riverside, CA | Relocation Assistance Available

About Pacific Grove Hospital

Located in Riverside, California, Pacific Grove Hospital is a freestanding inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use concerns. Our teams provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in a structured and therapeutic environment designed to support stabilization and long‑term recovery.

Located in Riverside, California, with convenient access to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and Temecula.

• Eligibility in relocation Assistance or sign‑on bonus
• Executive Career Growth & Pathing
  - Opportunities to advance within
• Acadia or explore CEO‑in‑Training pathways
• Executive Mentorship
  - Partnered with a corporate nurse executive from day one
• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits
  - Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
  - Vacation, holidays, and wellness time
• Industry‑Leading Training & Support

• Drive nursing strategy, quality, and operational excellence
• Mentor and develop nursing leaders and frontline teams
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards
• Oversee staffing models, budgets, and workforce planning
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Influence executive decisions and support long‑term strategic planning

• A collaborative local executive leadership team
• Corporate nursing leadership for mentorship and best practices
• Dedicated recruiting support to build and stabilize your nursing workforce

• Active RN license (California or eligible for reciprocity)
• Proven nursing leadership experience (CNO, DON, or equivalent)
• Behavioral health nursing experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• BSN required; MSN or specialty certification preferred
• Strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
• 6+ years of RN experience (10+ preferred)
• 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership
• 2+ years of inpatient behavioral health RN experience

Salary Range: ,000

Equal Opportunity Employer Pacific Grove Hospital, as part of Acadia Healthcare, is committed to inclusion and equity. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.