Nursing Program Manager

The Position REANNOUNCEMENT*** Why Join Contra Costa Health? Contra Costa Health is looking to fill 2 Nursing Program Manager positions. Behavioral Health The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and community-based agencies, provides welcoming and integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people we serve. This position oversees a growing team of approximately 40 nursing professionals within a comprehensive Behavioral Health Division serving 25,000 beneficiaries annually. Reporting to the Medical Director, the manager provides essential clinical leadership and administrative oversight across 12+ outpatient clinics to ensure high-quality mental health and substance use treatment. Key responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, conducting site audits, and collaborating with multidisciplinary leadership to maintain compliance with state healthcare standards. This role is central to the division's expansion, requiring a mix of strategic program management and hands-on support for frontline clinical operations throughout the county. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Program Manager to fill a vital vacancy within our leadership team. Due to the specialized nature of the ICU and IMCU, this role provides essential, continuous oversight to ensure high standards of patient care, strict regulatory compliance, and seamless operational continuity. In this critical capacity, you will manage the daily operations and quality of nursing services, from developing department policies and managing budgets to spearheading quality improvement initiatives. Beyond primary unit leadership, this role requires a collaborative approach to provide cross-coverage for other nursing units as needed and involves a dedicated on-call responsibility of approximately 15 days per month. You will serve as a vital link between interdisciplinary teams, conducting regular rounds, mentoring staff, and ensuring excellence in both clinical outcomes and the overall patient experience. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is a collaborator. You will use your strong relational and communication skills to build relationships with individuals within and outside your division. Is respectful and understands diversity. You will be working with a culturally and linguistically diverse population. Is action-oriented and results-focused. You will need to take initiative and ensure tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Is a strong communicator. You will be in constant communication (verbally and in writing) with staff and community providers. Is organized and excellent in forecasting and planning. You will encounter pressing demands from multiple sources and will need to balance them. What You Will Typically Be Responsible For Planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures and standards for nursing services within Behavioral Health. Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating subordinate staff. Visiting care sites regularly to ensure care provided is appropriate and documented. Counseling and disciplining subordinate staff and conferring with the Behavioral Health Director or designee regarding personnel issues. Providing required nursing coverage at all programs of responsibility. A Few Reasons Why You Might Love This Job Your leadership will be used to improves the lives of the diverse, marginalized community that we serve. You will be part of a Division that has several programs that help our clients learn to manager their lives and mental health conditions more effective and improve their quality of life. You will spend your day with a team that is dedicated, passionate and, most importantly, focused on Contra Costa County's common mission and goals to serve our community. A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job You will encounter unpredictable daily workflow and work assignments. You will have to problem-solve as issues arise and prioritize our scarce resources. Competencies Required Decision making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Handling and resolving conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives, priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the short term and long-term interests of the department Managing Performance: Ensuring superi