Nursing Program Manager
Behavioral Health Nursing Program ManagerContra Costa Health's Behavioral Health Division serves 25,000 beneficiaries annually. The Manager oversees a growing team of approximately 40 nursing professionals across 12+ outpatient clinics, ensuring high-quality mental health and substance use treatment. The position reports to the Medical Director and involves clinical leadership, administrative oversight, site audits, and multidisciplinary compliance.Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Nurse Program ManagerThe ICU/IMCU Nursing Program Manager provides continuous oversight to maintain high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, developing departmental policies, budgeting, quality improvement initiatives, cross-unit coverage, and an on-call duty of about 15 days per month.We Are Looking For Someone Who:Collaborates effectively, building relationships within and beyond the division.Is respectful, understands diversity, and works with a culturally and linguistically diverse population.Is action-oriented and results-focused, initiating tasks and ensuring timely completion.Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing, with staff and community providers.Is organized, forecasting and planning to balance demanding demands.ResponsibilitiesPlan, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and standards for nursing services within Behavioral Health.Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff.Visit care sites regularly to ensure appropriate and documented care.Counsel and discipline staff; confer with the Behavioral Health Director or designee regarding personnel issues.Provide required nursing coverage for all programs of responsibility.Competencies RequiredDecision makingChoosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.Conflict resolutionManaging interpersonally strained situations.Systematic thinking and actingFormulating objectives, priorities, and implementing plans aligned with short- and long-term departmental interests.Performance managementEnsuring superior individual and group performance.Strategic thinkingEvaluating immediate actions in the context of long-range objectives.License & Certification Required• Current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).EducationPossession of a Bachelor's Degree in nursing, hospital or health-care administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. For Professional Development assignments, a Bachelor's Degree in Education may substitute for the BSN.ExperienceFour (4) years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, community mental health system, or correctional medical setting, with at least two (2) years in a charge nurse or similar supervisory role, and at least one (1) year in the specialty area of the assigned program.Additional RequirementsEmergency Services or Perioperative Services: Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications.Critical Care Services (ICU/IMCU) and Medical Surgical units: Valid ACLS certification.Perinatal Services: Valid ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications, and valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.Detention Services: Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential.Disaster Service WorkerAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers; they must complete related training and respond to emergencies in accordance with state and local law.Equal Employment OpportunityContra Costa County considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.J-18808-Ljbffr