Chief Nursing Officer

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the nursing strategy with a patient-centered focus and alignment to regulatory standards. You will join the leadership team to advance quality care, service excellence, and financial stewardship.

Strong clinical leadership in behavioral health and inpatient settings is essential. The role requires CA licensure, a BSN (CCNE-accredited) with MSN preferred, and proven management experience.

Qualifications

• Current CA nursing license to practice.
• BSN from CCNE-accredited program; MSN preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health nursing and management; inpatient setting preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy aligned with patient-centered care and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in hospital strategic planning and objectives.
• Coordinate nursing services to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics across nursing departments.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical management

Communication skills

Behavioral health nursing

Education

BSN (CCNE accredited)

MSN preferred

Job description

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.