RN, Director of Nursing

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Pacific Grove Hospital, Riverside, CA. Relocation assistance available.

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

The hospital enjoys convenient access to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and Temecula.

• Eligibility for relocation assistance or sign‑on bonus
• Executive career growth and pathing opportunities within Acadia or CEO‑in‑Training pathways
• Executive mentorship partnered with a corporate nurse executive from day one
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO – vacation, holidays, and wellness time
• Industry‑leading training and support

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, accountable for both clinical excellence and operational performance. You will:

• 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

$138,000 – $190,000.

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