Chief Nursing Officer

At Columbus Springs East: There’s hope. There’s help. ® We’re seeking a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) who embodies that belief by leading nursing operations with excellence, compassion, and strategic insight. Columbus Springs East—located in Columbus, OH—is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact in our local communities. As the Chief Nursing Officer at Columbus Springs East, you’ll be an integral part of our team dedicated to making communities healthier ® .

Columbus Springs East is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our programs include inpatient mental health treatment, inpatient substance use treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and a child & adolescent program. Visit our website to learn more about Columbus Springs.

How you’ll contribute

As the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be the driving force behind our nursing strategy, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and innovation. You’ll collaborate with executive leadership to design and deliver exceptional patient services, lead performance improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations in alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement strategic nursing plans to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care.
• Champion performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives across the facility.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top nursing talent to build a high-performing, compassionate care team.
• Manage nursing budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation to support operational goals.
• Serve as a key liaison between nursing, medical staff, and executive leadership.
• Represent the hospital in professional organizations and community health initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
• Lead a dynamic team in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
• Influence hospital-wide strategy and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and staff.

• Bachelor's Degree-required
• Master's degree in nursing, business or another appropriate postgraduate health science degree is preferred
• 3+ years of psychiatric/mental health nursing
• Certified psychiatric-mental health nurse (PMH-BC) required or achieved within 1 year of employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and budget management skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in healthcare compliance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Adept at fostering collaboration across departments and disciplines.