Perimeter Healthcare Careers
Chief Nursing Officer
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is a residential and acute treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Our goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and inspire hope, contributing to health and well-being by offering the best care through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion.
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, implement, and improve the quality of care within the Nursing Department and the facility’s units.
Oversee the planning, budgeting, and evaluation of work and resources for the Nursing Department and provide support to the Milieu.
Collect and analyze statistical data; provide reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership committees.
Formulate departmental policies with input from nursing and other departments, ensuring compliance with accreditation, federal and state regulatory standards.
Schedule, lead, direct, and supervise the nursing staff; develop and maintain proper staffing patterns according to safety needs, state regulations, budgetary guidelines, and supervisory requirements.
Recruit, interview, and recommend appointment of qualified and competent nursing candidates.
Ensure current competency of nursing staff in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Identify and develop quality improvement standards to enhance treatment and accelerate positive resident outcomes.
Ensure proficiency and accuracy in completing client records as scheduled and per hospital standards.
Maintain a professional and productive work atmosphere through cooperation and teamwork with co‑workers.
Support a safe work environment; follow safety practices and promptly report concerns to Safety Risk Management Administrative.
Qualifications
Prefer a master’s degree in nursing or willingness to complete it within two years of employment; a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field is preferred.
Two years’ experience in a psychiatric clinical environment with children and adolescents, nursing management and/or supervision experience is required.
Considerable knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatments provided by the center.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated excellent service excellence to everyone.
Knowledgeable and/or experience with Joint Commission behavioral health standards is preferred.
Certifications
Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas or eligible compact license.
Current CPR Certification.
Able to receive HWC certification within the first week of employment.
Scheduling
Work hours are generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; rotational Administrator on Call schedule.
May work weekends and evenings to ensure continuity of nursing care, communication, or in crisis situations.
Must be able to flex schedule to meet Milieu needs and fill a staff nurse position in case of critical staffing needs.
Benefits
Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
401(k) plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid Time Off.
Supplemental Insurance Plans available.
Senior Role
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries
Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal‑opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Responsibilities
Plan, direct, implement, and improve the quality of care within the Nursing Department and the facility’s units.
Oversee the planning, budgeting, and evaluation of work and resources for the Nursing Department and provide support to the Milieu.
Collect and analyze statistical data; provide reports to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership committees.
Formulate departmental policies with input from nursing and other departments, ensuring compliance with accreditation, federal and state regulatory standards.
Schedule, lead, direct, and supervise the nursing staff; develop and maintain proper staffing patterns according to safety needs, state regulations, budgetary guidelines, and supervisory requirements.
Recruit, interview, and recommend appointment of qualified and competent nursing candidates.
Ensure current competency of nursing staff in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Identify and develop quality improvement standards to enhance treatment and accelerate positive resident outcomes.
Ensure proficiency and accuracy in completing client records as scheduled and per hospital standards.
Maintain a professional and productive work atmosphere through cooperation and teamwork with co‑workers.
Support a safe work environment; follow safety practices and promptly report concerns to Safety Risk Management Administrative.
Qualifications
Prefer a master’s degree in nursing or willingness to complete it within two years of employment; a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field is preferred.
Two years’ experience in a psychiatric clinical environment with children and adolescents, nursing management and/or supervision experience is required.
Considerable knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatments provided by the center.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated excellent service excellence to everyone.
Knowledgeable and/or experience with Joint Commission behavioral health standards is preferred.
Certifications
Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas or eligible compact license.
Current CPR Certification.
Able to receive HWC certification within the first week of employment.
Scheduling
Work hours are generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; rotational Administrator on Call schedule.
May work weekends and evenings to ensure continuity of nursing care, communication, or in crisis situations.
Must be able to flex schedule to meet Milieu needs and fill a staff nurse position in case of critical staffing needs.
Benefits
Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
401(k) plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid Time Off.
Supplemental Insurance Plans available.
Senior Role
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries
Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal‑opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
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