Director of Nursing (DON) (SACRAMENTO)

About the Role

Join Northern California Behavioral Health System as a Director of Nursing (DON) (SACRAMENTO) in Sacramento, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Experience & Clinical Excellence Champion a patient‑centered, trauma‑informed model of care that prioritizes dignity, therapeutic engagement, and recovery.

• Organize programs, policies, and procedures to assess and meet the needs of patients across inpatient psychiatric services, outpatient clinics, and transitional programs.

• lan, supervise, and coordinate care delivered by RNs, LVNs, LPTs, and mental health workers.

• Ensure clear, concise, and current clinical policies and procedures that minimize risk and support high‑quality care.

Requirements

• Develop and manage nursing budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation.

• Participate with the Governing Body, Management, Medical Staff, and Clinical Leaders in organizational decision‑making.

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and service managers on budget planning for staffing, supplies, and equipment.

• Ensure cost controls to maximize effectiveness of departmental budgets.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 annually.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Exempt schedule.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Northern California Behavioral Health System as a Director of Nursing (DON) (SACRAMENTO).