Acute Psychiatric DON — On-Call Leadership

Telecare Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Telecare Corporation seeks a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services, participate in an on-call rotation, and oversee care processes at Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility in Oakland, CA. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with senior leadership.

The DON will develop plans, manage staffing, quality initiatives, and budget considerations while ensuring safety and adherence to licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychiatric nursing or related field.
• RN license valid in California.
• Experience in nursing administration.
• CPR, BLS (AHA) and CPI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured on-call rotation and respond to needs per protocols.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control nursing services.
• Develop departmental goals, standards and procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and quality initiatives.
• Ensure staffing, budgeting and safety standards within the Nursing Department.

Skills

On-call rotation

Nursing administration

RN licensure CA

CPR/BLS CPI certified

Education

Master's in psychiatric nursing

BSN or related field

Job description

Telecare Corporation seeks a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services, participate in an on-call rotation, and oversee care processes at Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility in Oakland, CA. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with senior leadership.

The DON will develop plans, manage staffing, quality initiatives, and budget considerations while ensuring safety and adherence to licensure requirements.