Chief Nursing Officer — Patient-Centric Health Leader

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead a patient-centric nursing strategy, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care aligned with UHS mission and regulatory standards. The CNO will be a key member of the Sierra Vista Leadership Team, driving strategic planning and reporting to advance the five focus areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

This role requires CA nursing licensure and progressive management experience in behavioral health

Qualifications

• Current CA nursing license or permit.
• BSN from CCNE-accredited program; MSN preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health nursing clinical practices.
• Strong management, leadership, and communication skills.
• 3+ years progressive nursing management in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing strategy aligned with mission, vision, and values.
• Oversee patient care quality, safety, and cost-effective delivery.
• Guide strategic planning and achievement of organizational goals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Behavioral health

Staff management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

BSN (CCNE accredited)

MSN preferred

Job description

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead a patient-centric nursing strategy, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care aligned with UHS mission and regulatory standards. The CNO will be a key member of the Sierra Vista Leadership Team, driving strategic planning and reporting to advance the five focus areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

This role requires CA nursing licensure and progressive management experience in behavioral health