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Chief Nursing Officer - Acute Psychiatric Hospital

Vista del Mar Hospital
Ventura, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

This position is actively involved at the senior executive level, in the leadership of the organization. Organizing and administering areas of Patient Care Services to attain the hospital's objectives established by the Governing Body. Implementing standards of nursing practice reviewing and revising as necessary. Performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety. Planning and coordinating with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, Governing Body, Medical Staff, and Department Heads. Develops and implements standard of care relevant to patient services and personnel. Supervise all personnel who deliver direct patient services. Coordinates all patient services. Retain quality personnel through hiring, training and evaluation of programs.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

Minimum Education

MSN required.

Minimum Work Experience

Three years of experience as a healthcare/ behavioral executive, i.e., DON or CNO at a Behavioral Health Facility or as a Director of a large acute care facility with a large multi- unit psych department. A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations. An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management. (i.e. CDPH, TJC, CMS)

License Required

Current California RN License

At Vista del Mar Hospital, you will find yourself in a position with great growth potential. We make it a priority to provide advancement opportunities and ongoing education for our entire team, in both clinical and non-clinical roles. This helps us ensure ongoing patient safety and quality care across our facility.

Each of our professionals is compassionate and committed to the goal of excellence in the mental health care industry. Because we bring on the most reputable and experienced healthcare professionals to fill our open behavioral health jobs, our goal is to keep them long-term. This is better for patients and our own staff, as it allows everyone to feel more comfortable in their environment.

Although a mental health career with Vista del Mar can be extremely rewarding in its own right, we understand the importance of employee benefits. Vista del Mar offers the following:

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
  • Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
  • Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available.)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

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