Job Description

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Opportunity

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. A flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois, Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.

Hartgrove is a Gold Seal Joint Commission approved and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. As a prominent teaching hospital, we are proud to be affiliated with University of Illinois – Chicago, Rush University, Yale University and others. For more information visit our website at .

**Ranked as one of the “Top 100 Best Psychiatric Hospitals in the Country” by US News & World Report**

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Hartgrove Senior Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.  The CNO participates in the hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.  The Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance

What do our current nursing leaders value at Hartgrove & 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. 

Senior Nursing benefits include:

• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Relocation Support available
• Pet Insurance

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Rasa Avizienis, Group Talent Acquisition Manager at (872) 333-8170, or via email at [email protected]

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Job Requirements:

• Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of IL.
• Master of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program
• Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices, management, and regulatory standards across TJC & CMS
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.  Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting required
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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