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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Shorewood Behavioral HealthMadison, WI | Relocation Assistance Available

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer role, it's an opportunity to help build and shape the future of behavioral healthcare at one of Wisconsin's newest premier behavioral health hospitals.

If you're a nursing executive who thrives on building high-performing teams, advancing clinical excellence, and influencing organizational strategy, we invite you to join Shorewood Behavioral Health as our next Chief Nursing Officer.

Shorewood Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing executive to join our Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive clinical excellence, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and influence the long-term direction of the organization. If you're a passionate nursing leader who excels at developing teams, improving patient outcomes, and leading organizational growth, we'd love to connect with you.

About Shorewood Behavioral Health

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Shorewood Behavioral Health is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment services. Our programs serve adolescents and adults through inpatient and outpatient levels of care, helping individuals achieve recovery, stability, and lasting wellness. As part of Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare provider, you'll have access to extensive leadership resources, best practices, and career advancement opportunities while maintaining meaningful influence at the local hospital level.

Why Senior Nursing Leaders Choose Acadia

As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll have:

• A true seat at the executive leadership table
• Direct partnership with the CEO and medical leadership
• The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
• The autonomy to build and develop a high-performing nursing team
• Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
• Opportunities for career growth throughout Acadia's national network

This is a leadership role where your expertise, vision, and voice can directly shape patient care, staff engagement, and organizational success.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Executive Support & Development
• Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nurse leaders
• Access to industry-leading leadership development programs
• Exposure to national behavioral health best practices
• Opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives across Acadia Healthcare

Career Growth

Whether your long-term goal is to deepen your impact as a CNO or pursue opportunities such as Corporate Nursing Leadership or CEO-in-Training, we are committed to investing in your professional development.

Comprehensive Rewards

• Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive Executive Compensation Package
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Extended Sick Leave
• Mental Health and Wellness Benefits

Your Impact

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight for all nursing operations.

• Drive nursing strategy and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop clinical leaders across all units.
• Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor outcomes and champion continuous improvement.
• Influence executive decisions and long-term planning.

The Leader We're Looking For

You may be the ideal fit if you:

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Lead with both accountability and empathy
• Balance strategic vision with operational execution
• Thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Build trust across multidisciplinary teams
• Are passionate about behavioral health and patient-centered care
• View leadership as an opportunity to develop others and create meaningful change

Active RN License (WI or eligible for reciprocity).

Proven Nursing Leadership (CNO, DON, or equivalent).

Behavioral Health Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting (required).

Strategic & Operational Expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

BSN required; MSN or mental health nursing preferred.6+ years RN experience (10+ preferred).3+ years progressive nursing management.2+ years behavioral health RN experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Ready to Lead Change?

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help us shape the future of behavioral healthcare in Wisconsin.

We're Committed to Inclusion and Equity

At Acadia Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and supported. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Time Matters to UsWe appreciate every application and review each one carefully. While we may only contact candidates whose experience most closely matches the role, we're grateful for your interest and for considering us in your career journey.