Director of Nursing

Ocean view psychiatric hospital • Colton, CA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

• Active California RN license (BSN required, MSN preferred)
• Minimum 5–7 years of nursing leadership experience in behavioral health
• Experience in child/adolescent psychiatry required
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
• Proven ability to lead multi-site or expanding operations
• Demonstrated 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 employment
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Nice To Haves

• MSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all nursing operations across both facilities
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Partner with Medical Director on clinical initiatives and regulatory readiness
• Oversee medication management processes and nursing documentation standards
• Develop staffing models, schedules, and workforce plans aligned with census growth
• Manage and mentor nursing leadership, including House Supervisors and Charge Nurses
• Serve as a key leader in survey readiness for DHCS and Joint Commission
• Identify and resolve system issues within the EHR impacting clinical workflows
• Lead policy development and implementation for nursing services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager