Chief Nursing Officer

SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead our nursing strategy and coordinate patient-focused care across the hospital. The CNO will align nursing services with the mission and regulatory requirements while guiding teams to deliver high-quality, cost-conscious care.

The role emphasizes leadership across People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance, with a focus on improving outcomes in behavioral health settings within a private 171-bed facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program.
• Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting preferred.
• Licensure: Current CA nursing license or permit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy.
• Lead and mentor nursing leadership across the hospital.
• Contribute to strategic planning and achievement of organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing management

Education

BSN (CCNE accredited)

MSN preferred

Job description

About Sierra Vista Hospital

Located in Sacramento, Sierra Vista Hospital is a compassionate behavioral health facility and a center of support for adult and adolescent patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from behavioral health disorders or dual diagnosis. Our private 171-bed facility is home to a clinical team of licensed professionals committed to providing the highest quality care. We also provide inpatient alcohol detox and outpatient chemical dependency services and have strong relationships with 33 counties in CA.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity

About Sierra Vista Hospital

Located in Sacramento, Sierra Vista Hospital is a compassionate behavioral health facility and a center of support for adult and adolescent patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from behavioral health disorders or dual diagnosis. Our private 171-bed facility is home to a clinical team of licensed professionals committed to providing the highest quality care. We also provide inpatient alcohol detox and outpatient chemical dependency services and have strong relationships with 33 counties in CA.

Visit us online: https://sierravistahospital.com/

About The Opportunity

The Chief Nursing Officer will be a key member of the Sierra Vista Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The CNO will participate in the hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of CA.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management. Experience with a free-standing inpatient setting is strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting preferred
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Pay Transparency

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.