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Chief Nursing Officer

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility. Our center will provide acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults who are in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.

The CNO is responsible for the continuous safe operation of the assigned department(s), including all aspects of patient care, budgeting, staffing and quality assurance. The CNO provides the framework for the strategic goals of the department. Reports to CEO/Administrator.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: Licensed Registered Nurse with either a master's degree, or actively pursing master's degree or equivalent experience in complete postitions
  • Minimum Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience in an acute care facility, including at least 2 years' experience in the specialty area is required. Management experience is required.
  • Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: Tennessee RN license required. BLS through the American Heart Association required within 2 (two) weeks of employment; mandatory certifications for relevant requirements within 12 months of employment.

Position Highlights

  • Program Development: The duties of the CNO shall be in keeping with accepted principles of hospital standards. S/he must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, provide care utilizing the nursing process, and communicate effectively.
  • The CNO shall organize the nursing functions of the Hospital, delegate duties and establish formal means of accountability on the part of subordinates, thereby providing high quality nursing care in meeting the patient's emotional, psychological, social and health teaching needs.
  • The CNO is responsible for the continuous safe operation of the department(s), following relevant established standards and guidelines.
  • The CNO is accountable to the Administrator and Medical Director for providing a comprehensive, high-quality program of excellence, ensuring the patient achieves the best possible outcome.

Job Details

  • 64-bed acute inpatient setting
  • IOP/PHP oversight
  • Adult and Geriatric client population
  • Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
  • Acute intervention focus with short term stays
  • Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova and University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision

We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Must have a passion for quality, hands on care, and a servant's heart.

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