Director of Nursing

HOPE Center Director Of Nursing Services

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. The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing which includes directing all services provided by the Nursing Services Department, directing and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility programs follow all regulatory agencies. Coordination of all staffing requirements within the nursing department, including scheduling staff, monitoring changes, updating, and reporting bi-weekly time reporting to payroll. 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 Medicare and state and federal regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and revise corporate, facility and Nursing Services policies and procedures.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: 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, and education assistance.

Qualifications: 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 HCFA, OSHA regulations and all state and federal regulatory standards. Current BLS or CPR certification.