Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Challenging and rewarding environment

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the Nursing Department at a 171-bed behavioral health facility in south Sacramento. The CNO will set a patient-centric nursing strategy, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care aligned with UHS mission and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive behavioral health experience, and the ability to guide the hospital's strategic goals across People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Current CA nursing license or permit.
• BSN from CCNE-accredited program; MSN strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health nursing practices and management.
• Extensive knowledge of nursing and patient care activities.
• Proven management experience with strong leadership and communication skills.
• 3+ years of progressive nursing management in behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a patient-centric nursing strategy aligned with UHS mission and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate nursing services across the Sierra Vista Hospital.Focus on delivering high quality, cost-effective care.
• Participate in strategic planning and achieve institutional goals and objectives.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Nursing management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BSN from CCNE accredited program

MSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for the Nursing Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

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

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Sierra Vista Offers

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

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.