Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) will assist the CNO with providing the leadership and strategic planning of the nursing department and nursing programs offered at Heritage Oaks Hospital, ensuring programs meet the needs of patients, the community and are in compliance with the facility's performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical nursing services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and development and implementation of clinical treatment programs. * Evaluates Program Managers and House Supervisors regarding personnel performance and assist them in counseling nursing personnel to help them meet the prescribed goals of performance. * Assures that hiring, disciplinary actions and termination procedures are conducted in accordance with hospital policies. * Ensures an adequate system of communication and reporting is maintained between all staff members, as well as other departments involved in the ongoing operation of the program. * Assures adequate supervision and evaluation processes for all staff members and delegate these responsibilities as appropriate. Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: * Competitive Compensation * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan * Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries * Education Assistance * Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's in Nursing required, Master's Degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in advanced clinical/management practice License: Appropriate state licensure/credentials as a Registered Nurse is required. Valid driver's license is preferred. Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, NAPHS, Title XXII, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities. CPR & CPI certification. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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