Director Of Nursing

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing Opportunity

The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center, more commonly known as the ‘HOPE Center,’ opened in 2021 as a state-of-the art, 16-bed, behavioral 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 Opportunity:

The Director of Nursing will be a key member of the 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 DON will participate in the hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Director of Nursing will focus on 5 key areas:
People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

Must have: MSN or BSN with minimum 5 years of Nursing Leadership experience.

What do our current nursing leaders value at HOPE Center & 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.

• Annual incentive plan
• Relocation Support
• 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
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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.

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum five years experience in nursing administration and/or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric nursing; four 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.

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