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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity - $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

Much more is available online at: www.southeastbehavioral.com

About The Opportunity:

The Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing is responsible for the development, organization, provision, and evaluation of all nursing functions within the facility with 24/7 responsibility for those functions. He/she utilizes sound client/patient care standards and recognized nursing standards of practice in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and models of nursing care. Leadership is provided with consideration of the organization as a whole; promoting an atmosphere of respect and encouragement for professional growth for all nursing staff members. The Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing collaborates with other facility leaders on all matters relevant to the delivery of quality client/resident care services and continually assesses the utilization of the collaborative process among the nursing staff at all levels and other disciplines/departments to ensure organized, comprehensive, efficient, and effective client/resident care. The Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

What do our current nursing leaders value at Southeast & UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include:

  • Annual incentive plan
  • Relocation Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Programs
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300 locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Job Requirements:

Education: BSN required. Master’s degree in Nursing with psychiatric emphasis preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of psychiatric nursing experience with progressive supervisory experience.

License: RN licensed in state of Missouri.

Pay: Up to $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $165,000

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