An ideal candidate is one who has significant leadership and operations experience in a nursing management role clinical setting; able to lead a nursing management team and have demonstrated experience with nursing care models, development of staffing strategies based on volume and acuity, strategic planning, performance improvement, data gathering/analysis, project management, and CA BRN/CMS/CDPH regulatory requirements; ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and has excellent customer service skills. A valid California Registered Nurse license is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment in this position; AND, Hospitals Option: Five (5) years of recent registered nursing experience which includes at least two (2) years of experience providing direct nursing care to psychiatric or long term care patients, and two (2) years of experience in an administrative or full supervisory position in a healthcare facility.