Director of Nursing

Director Of NursingFacility Overview – View Behavioral Health Child, Colton View Behavioral Health (VBH) Child, is a behavioral health campus providing acute psychiatric care and crisis stabilization services. Our Child & Adolescent program offers a safe, structured environment focused on stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and family-centered care. As we expand, the campus will include adult services, supporting a full continuum of care for the communities we serve.Department: View Behavioral Health Child & Adolescent + Adult Facilities, ColtonPay: Depends on experiencePosition SummaryThe Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services across the Colton campus, including both the Child & Adolescent facility and the adult unit upon opening. This role is responsible for nursing operations, compliance, quality assurance, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all nursing operations across both facilitiesEnsure compliance with licensing requirements, infection control standards, and patient safety protocolsLead quality assurance and performance improvement initiativesPartner with Medical Director on clinical initiatives and regulatory readinessOversee medication management processes and nursing documentation standardsDevelop staffing models, schedules, and workforce plans aligned with census growthManage and mentor nursing leadership, including House Supervisors and Charge NursesServe as a key leader in survey readiness for DHCS and Joint CommissionIdentify and resolve system issues within the EHR impacting clinical workflowsLead policy development and implementation for nursing servicesQualificationsActive California RN license (BSN required, MSN preferred)Minimum 5–7 years of nursing leadership experience in behavioral healthExperience in child/adolescent psychiatry requiredStrong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standardsProven ability to lead multi-site or expanding operationsDemonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employmentDemonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.Special ConditionsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and educationSatisfactory completion of professional reference checksMust be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specifiedCompliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standardsCompliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseasesAvailability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs