Chief Nursing Officer
Company: Perimeter Healthcare
Location: Garland
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Perimeter Behavioral Health is
one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in
the country. We deliver hope to our patients through comprehensive
and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to
service excellence extends across several states and different care
settings. Our team ensures patients receive the high-quality,
personalized care they need to overcome mental health and
behavioral challenges. We offer a range of settings including
inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and
outpatient counseling and therapies. Join our dedicated nursing
team in making a lasting difference in the lives of adolescents and
adults facing mental health challenges. As the Chief Nursing
officer, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care
while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary treatment
team. The Chief Nursing Officer provides the leadership and
strategic planning of the nursing and clinical services of the
hospital. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position
ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies,
programs and services consistent with the facility's goals and
objectives and actively participates in a leadership role by
consulting facility management in designing and providing total
patient care and services. Responsibilities include the overall
administrative processes and management systems for all clinical
services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a
therapeutic environment and development and implementation of
clinical treatment programs. Standards of Performance Development
of patient care programs, policies, and procedures that describe
how patients’ needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are
assessed, evaluated, and met. Development and implementation of the
plans for providing nursing care, treatment, and services including
determination of the types and numbers of nursing personnel
necessary to provide nursing care. Development of a patient
focused, team-oriented culture, working in conjunction with all
other medical, clinical and therapeutic disciplines to ensure
optimal service and superior outcomes. Development and
implementation of programs enhancing a culture of safety and
accountability related to all aspects of patient care. Supervision
and coordination of nursing personnel and the delivery of nursing
care on a 24-hour basis through ADONs and House Supervisors. Active
participation as a member of the hospital’s Governing Body, Quality
Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, Ethics Committees.
Implementation of effective, ongoing programs to measure, assess,
and improve nursing care, treatment, and services delivered to
patients. Integration of complex data to formulate decisions,
develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness,
manage illness, and prevent complications or secondary
disabilities. Implementation of Joint Commission, CMS, and State
hospital standards and, in particular, the integration of
rehabilitation nursing into these standards. Collaboration with
nursing peers, the interdisciplinary team and others who influence
healthcare. Creation of an environment and culture that enables the
hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals,
conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff
accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve
performance and being responsible for the measurement, assessment
and continuous improvement of the department. Professional
Collaboration Provide services to current referral sources to
assure their satisfaction and continued associations. Allocate and
coordinate program resources for marketing and referral development
activities. Provide education, support and recognition to staff
participating in referral development activities. Collaborate with
the Director of Business Development to develop, implement and
monitor a target marketing plan for the program. Provide for guest
relations and ensure the appearance of the facility and manner in
which program staff communicate with patients, families, referral
sources and fellow staff is effective and professional. Ensure the
implementation of an ongoing system of program orientation for
patients, families, professionals and others. Maintain an awareness
of community and market-related activities which includes knowledge
of the activities of other providers, needs of local payers and the
political climate related to mental health. Personnel Management
and Staffing Evaluate Program Managers and House Supervisors
regarding personnel performance and assist them in counseling
nursing personnel to help them meet the prescribed goals of
performance. Maintain and allocate a well-qualified core of staff
resources. Assure that hiring, disciplinary actions and termination
procedures are conducted in accordance with hospital policies.
Involve appropriate facility management in all decisions and review
these decisions with CEO prior to implementation. Assure adequate
supervision and evaluation processes for all staff members and
delegate these responsibilities as appropriate. Assure adequate
orientation for new employees, attending physicians/licensed
practitioners and Allied Health Professionals. Provide for
educational needs and professional development of staff. Ensure
that the staff schedule and configuration will meet the needs and
demands of the patient population and census and adjust it
accordingly. Ensure an adequate system of communication and
reporting is maintained between all staff members, as well as other
departments involved in the ongoing operation of the program.
Create a structure that best meets the needs of the organization,
particularly department organization related to supervision and
assignment of staff. Routinely review job assignments and
utilization of staff. Continuous Quality Improvement Ensure that a
system is developed to provide continuity of care and communication
with family and appropriate referral sources, and ensure the system
is evaluated and reviewed regularly. Evaluate the achievement of
program goals and objectives with appropriate staff on a regular
basis. Ensure the program meets Joint Commission, Medicare and
state and federal regulatory requirements. Develop and implement a
Performance Improvement Plan, evaluate the results monthly and
report the results to the Corporate Performance Improvement
Committee in a timely manner. Ensure that all deficiencies
identified through the Performance Improvement analysis are
addressed with appropriate problem-solving actions. Review all risk
management occurrences and ensure that complete and timely reports
are submitted to Risk Management. Analyze statistical data of the
program to determine and respond to trends. Additional Standards
Provides an adequate staffing pattern to meet patient needs, based
on patient census and as determined by the patient acuity system.
Implement methods to effectively control and reduce the need to use
agency personnel. Continually evaluate the activities, morale and
interpersonal relationships of all Nursing services staff members
and promotes methods to improve in these areas. Consistently select
personnel for transfer, promotion and special training to ensure
the most effective utilization of individual skills and employee
development. Develop and maintain leadership capabilities of
Program Managers and other Nursing Services supervisory personnel.
Ensure that correct job descriptions which delineate the function,
responsibilities and desired qualifications for each position exist
for each member/classification of the nursing services department
and are available to nursing services personnel at the time of
hiring. Review and revise as necessary. Serve on facility
committees as assigned. Accept responsibility for professional
growth and development of all staff supervised. Demonstrate a
professional attitude and supports the objectives of the facility's
marketing and guest relations philosophy through internal and
external communications and interactions with all levels of staff,
patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.
Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard
policies and procedures. Attend all mandatory facility in-services
and staff development activities as scheduled. Adhere to facility
standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and
objectives. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and
patient information Job Functions – Surveillance (Infection
Control) Develops and maintains a method of identifying and
recording known or suspected infections in patients and employees.
Carries out periodic inspections to ensure that procedures for the
control of infections are being followed correctly. Collects and
maintains statistical data of value in the identification and
control of infections. Maintains close liaison with the public
health service and local physicians to identify patients with
infections that become apparent after discharge from the hospital.
Job Functions – Reporting (Infection Control) Prepare monthly
reports to the Infection Control Committee that includes data on
infection rates by nursing unit and type of infection. Reports
unusual clusters or outbreaks of infection to the Committee and
conducts investigations as appropriate. Monitors employee illnesses
and reports number and type to the Infection Control Committee. Job
Functions – Controlling (Infection Control) Help to control the
spread of infection in accordance with infection control policies
and procedures by ascertaining the nature of the infection and the
steps to be followed and judges their degree of implementation.
Identify the needs for intervention in the care of patients and
employees with infections and contacts the appropriate individuals
when necessary Job Functions – Education and Consultation
(Infection Control) Assists with the development of education
program pertaining to infection control within the hospital.
Participates in infection control education of all employees
including classes in infection control practices and employee
health. Acts as consultant in infection control for the Nursing
Department assisting with assessing patient infection control
problems, planning and evaluating the care of the patient, and
making recommendations for home care on discharge. Assist hospital
departments in developing and implementing infection control
policies and procedures. Assists the ongoing review of antibiotic
usage as needed. Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited school of nursing; master’s degree in psychiatric
nursing or related field Required. Experience : Minimum of five (5)
years of nursing leadership preferred. Nursing administration and /
or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric nursing. Need
thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, Medicare, OSHA regulations
and all other state and federal regulatory standards preferred.
License/Certification: Active and unrestricted Register Nurse
license within the State of Texas or active non-restrictive compact
Register Nurse license. Must be able to obtain CPR and Handle with
Care Certification within 1 week of date of hire. Our Health and
Wellness Benefits include the following: Service excellence and
fulfilling work environment 401(k) plan and company match Health
Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid
Time Off Supplemental Insurance Plans Available EEO We are
committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion
where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and
fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal
opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and
selection process within the company regarding race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws. INDGARLAND Powered by JazzHR
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