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.
Key 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
Qualifications
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 within90 days of employment
Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.
Special Conditions
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
Compliance 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 diseases
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs
