Behavioral Health Nursing Director (Multi-Site)

View Behavioral Health LLC

Colton (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

View Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, Colton, seeks a Director of Nursing to provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services across the Colton campus, including the Child & Adolescent facility and the adult unit upon opening.

This role oversees nursing operations, compliance, quality assurance, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Requires strong regulatory knowledge and multi-site leadership; ready to guide staff through evolving services at this campus.

Qualifications

Minimum 5–7 years of nursing leadership experience in behavioral health.
Experience in child/adolescent psychiatry required.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
Proven ability to lead multi-site or expanding operations.
Proficiency in computers and electronic documentation.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

Oversee all nursing operations across both facilities.
Ensure compliance with licensing requirements, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Partner with Medical Director on clinical initiatives and regulatory readiness.
Oversee medication management processes and nursing documentation standards.
Develop staffing models, schedules, and workforce plans aligned with census growth.
Mentor nursing leadership including House Supervisors and Charge Nurses.
Lead survey readiness for DHCS and Joint Commission.
Identify and resolve system issues within the EHR impacting workflows.
Lead policy development and implementation for nursing services.