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Nursing Officer jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care, government health agencies, and military settings, from entry-level through senior leadership, with specializations in clinical practice, infection control, and public health. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/
Chief Nursing Officer (RN)
The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for 24 hour a day, seven day a week treatment services provided for patients at Parkwood BHS. The Chief Nursing Officer promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood BHS.
Experience:
(5) Five years clinical experience in mental health nursing and three years experience in a clinical supervisory role required.
Knowledge:
What do our current nurses value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
About Universal Health Services (UHS)
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.
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.
Notice
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/
Chief Nursing Officer (RN)
The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for 24 hour a day, seven day a week treatment services provided for patients at Parkwood BHS. The Chief Nursing Officer promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood BHS.
Experience:
(5) Five years clinical experience in mental health nursing and three years experience in a clinical supervisory role required.
Knowledge:
What do our current nurses value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
About Universal Health Services (UHS)
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.
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.
Notice
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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Who's Hiring
- Encompass Health11
- Tenet Healthcare11
- PAM Health5
- Orlando Health4
- Supplied Talent4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
- Education2
- Insurance1
- Accounting & Auditing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing officer jobs.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree required
- BLS and ACLS certification current and in good standing
- Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant setting
- Demonstrated supervisory or charge nurse leadership experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Nursing Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Hospital nursing officer roles prioritize acute care metrics and unit oversight, while government or public health postings weight population-level outcomes. Mirror the language in each listing so your resume speaks directly to the hiring panel's priorities.
Highlight your licensure and certifications upfront
Registered Nurse licensure, BLS, and any specialty certifications like CEN or CCRN should appear in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume. Recruiters screen for these before reading anything else in your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nursing officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare clinical scenario responses in advance
Nursing officer interviews frequently use situational questions about staffing shortfalls, patient safety incidents, or interdepartmental conflict. Practice structured responses using real examples from your experience so your answers are specific and confident under pressure.
Research each facility's nurse-to-patient ratios
Before accepting an offer, confirm actual staffing ratios on the unit you'd lead. This signals to interviewers that you understand operational realities, and it protects you from accepting a role where workload expectations are unmanageable.
Follow up with the hiring panel after your interview
Send a brief note within 24 hours that references a specific topic from the interview, such as a quality initiative you discussed. It reinforces your clinical judgment and organizational fit in a way a generic thank-you note does not.
Nursing Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nursing officers?
The companies hiring the most nursing officers right now include Encompass Health, Tenet Healthcare, and PAM Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, federal agencies, and long-term care networks tend to post the highest volume of nursing officer roles on an ongoing basis.
How many nursing officer jobs are remote?
About 7% of nursing officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most in-person roles tied to direct patient care units or facility oversight. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth nursing supervision, where direct bedside presence is not required.
How do you become a nursing officer?
Start by earning a BSN and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your Registered Nurse license. Gain clinical experience in a specialty area, then pursue leadership roles such as charge nurse or unit supervisor. Many employers also expect a graduate degree in nursing leadership or healthcare administration for senior nursing officer positions, along with relevant specialty certifications.
Can you get hired as a nursing officer with little experience?
Entry-level nursing officer roles do exist, particularly in government health agencies, military settings, and long-term care facilities that provide structured orientation programs. Strengthen your application by earning a charge nurse designation during staff-level roles, completing a leadership internship, or obtaining a certification like the Nurse Executive credential even before you hold a formal officer title.
What does the nursing officer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen by HR, followed by a panel interview that includes nursing leadership and clinical staff. You'll be asked situational and behavioral questions about staffing decisions, patient safety incidents, and conflict resolution. Some facilities add a written case study or a tour of the unit where you'd be expected to demonstrate operational awareness and clinical judgment.
Where can I find and apply to nursing officer jobs?
You can find and apply to nursing officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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