Chief Nursing Officer | CNO Needed

Chief Nursing Officer | CNO Needed

Hagerstown, MD $160,718 - $227,691 a year

Lead with heart and strategy in a region that heals with purpose

If you're an experienced Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with a passion for transforming behavioral health through leadership, collaboration, and high standards of care, this opportunity offers a rare blend of professional impact and personal fulfillment. At this mission-focused psychiatric facility nestled in the heart of Maryland's countryside, you'll lead a team that puts patients first and believes that dignity, structure, and support are essential to healing. Your role as a clinical and operational leader will influence everything from frontline nursing practices to long-term care models that shape the future of mental health.

This is a chance to lead with intention and live with balance in a community that values wellness, warmth, and whole-person care.

What you'll be doing

Direct and oversee nursing services across all inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs

Establish and uphold patient care standards to reflect regulatory, ethical, and evidence-based best practices

Collaborate with program directors and clinical leaders to enhance care models, implement QI initiatives, and drive organizational improvement

Maintain Joint Commission and other regulatory readiness, including documentation, training, and inspections

Create and manage nursing department budgets, aligning resources with strategic and operational goals

Develop and execute staffing plans and workforce development strategies to ensure patient safety and nurse satisfaction

Champion a culture of collaboration, empathy, and accountability across nursing teams and the broader organization

Education requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent years of nursing leadership experience

Certifications

Current RN license in Maryland or compact state

Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification

Skills and experience

Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory nursing role

At least 5 years of clinical leadership within a psychiatric inpatient care setting

Demonstrated excellence in regulatory readiness, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Strategic planning, operational budgeting, and workforce management skills

Strong emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership presence

Passion for behavioral health and trauma-informed care models

Additional benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month after 30 days)

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off starting day one

Education assistance program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A supportive and mission-driven leadership culture

Where leadership meets legacy

Here, leadership is more than title or tenure. It's about walking alongside clinicians, therapists, and direct-care staff as they guide patients through deeply personal healing journeys. As Chief Nursing Officer, you won't just review policies or audit metrics you'll shape the culture of care, elevate professional standards, and ensure that every patient interaction reflects our mission: restoring hope and supporting mental wellness.

You'll serve as a critical advisor to the COO/CMO, partner closely with department directors, and lead by example through every regulatory visit, team meeting, and staffing decision. You'll be the champion of both day-to-day excellence and the long-view evolution of care models that respond to complex behavioral health needs.

You'll also be a mentor. You'll coach new nurse leaders, support professional development pathways, and build systems that nurture growth, resilience, and pride across nursing services. You'll model a leadership style that blends accountability with compassion and you'll be the anchor in moments of pressure, when steady guidance matters most.

The region that renews you

Outside the walls of the hospital, life takes on a gentler rhythm in this corner of western Maryland. Rolling foothills stretch toward the horizon, dotted with farm stands, historic barns, and winding backroads that open into lush forests. This is the kind of region where families gather on porches for summer dinners, neighbors wave as they pass, and the pace of life invites deep breaths and real connection.

Known for its accessibility to nature and proximity to major cities, the area offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle. You can spend your mornings hiking along wooded trails or paddling calm waterways, and your evenings exploring a growing food and arts scene rooted in local pride. Independent bookstores, farmers markets, and community festivals bring a vibrant spirit to small-town streets, while just a short drive away, you'll find access to major urban hubs including Washington D.C. and Baltimore.

The community here understands the importance of behavioral health. That means you'll find not only professional respect, but local gratitude the kind of sincere thank-you that comes from patients and families who feel seen, heard, and supported.

Whether you're raising a family, building a legacy, or simply craving a deeper connection to your work and surroundings, this is a place where life and leadership align.

What we're looking for

You are more than a strategic thinker. You're a purpose-driven leader who brings clarity to complexity and warmth to every interaction. You see both the big picture and the patient at the bedside. You're passionate about mental health and ready to lead the nursing workforce that makes compassionate care possible.

If you're energized by complexity, steady under pressure, and committed to building systems that empower people we want to meet you.

Let's redefine behavioral health leadership together

If you're ready to lead with purpose, guide with clarity, and transform care through innovation and empathy, we invite you to apply today. Join a team that honors your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you space to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and the community.

This is your moment to lead boldly in a role where your work matters, your team thrives, and your community grows stronger with every decision you make.