Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center, more commonly known as the ‘HOPE Center,’ is a newly constructed, state‑of‑the‑art, 16‑bed, psychiatric health facility serving the acute psychiatric needs of the community in concert with the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services.

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The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing which includes directing all services provided by the Nursing Services Department. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for directing and monitoring the facility‑wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility programs follow all regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, NAPPH and state and federal agencies.

In addition, the Director of Nursing will be responsible for coordination of all staffing requirements within the nursing department, including scheduling staff, monitoring changes, updating, and reporting bi‑weekly time reporting to payroll. As a member of senior management this position ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs, and services consistent with the facility’s goals and objectives, and actively participates in a leadership role by consulting with facility management in designing and providing total patient care and services.

• Adjusting staffing daily according to the census and acuity, ensuring nursing administrative personnel policies and procedures are followed, overseeing time off requests for nursing personnel, monitoring benefit time and reports and/or abuses.
• Ensure the program meets Joint Commission, Medicare and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and revise corporate, facility and Nursing Services policies and procedures within the guidelines of the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the facility by taking into consideration the recommendations from the CEO, Medical Director, Director of Clinical Services, and nursing staff.

• 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

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing;
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in nursing administration and/or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric nursing; four (4) years experience in nursing administration and/or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Additional Requirements: A thorough knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA regulations and all state and federal regulatory standards. Current BLS or CPR certification.

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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.

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