Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dover, Delaware. The hospital offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Dover BH Leadership Team, integrating and coordinating a patient‑centric nursing strategy focused on delivering high-quality, cost‑effective care in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and regulatory requirements. The CNO participates in strategic planning and drives achievement of institutional goals.

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

Benefits

• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice Orientation Program (may 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

Qualifications

• 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 nursing and patient care principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices; highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership that contributes to a positive work environment.

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