Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Universal Health Services's Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the nursing strategy within a patient-centered framework. The CNO will align clinical care with the hospital's mission, and participate in strategic planning across the senior leadership team.

The role focuses on People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance, with autonomy at the facility level and support from corporate, including leadership development and continuing education

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in CA.
• BSN from CCNE accredited program; MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy aligned with patient care focus across Sierra Vista Hospital and UHS.
• Participate in hospital’s strategic planning and achieve institutional goals.
• Oversee people, service, quality, growth and finance as key focus areas.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Management

Communication skills

Behavioral health nursing

Strategic planning

Education

BSN from CCNE accredited program

MSN preferred

Job description

Located in Sacramento, California, 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.

About The Opportunity:

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Sierra Vista Senior 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.

What do our current nursing leaders value at Sierra Vista & UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include:

• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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