Vice President – Nursing Operations

Pyramid Healthcare

Vice President of Nursing Operations overseeing nursing services across programs at Pyramid Healthcare. Leading strategic initiatives and supporting operational consistency in healthcare environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for nursing services across assigned facilities and programs
Lead nursing operations for new program start-ups and expansion initiatives
Provide mentorship and leadership support to Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and nursing teams
Support workforce planning, staffing strategies, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards, medication management regulations, infection control requirements, and accreditation standards
Support facilities in maintaining CARF, DDAP, OMHSAS, Joint Commission, ASAM, and other applicable regulatory standards
Conduct and support chart audits, documentation reviews, and operational assessments
Identify compliance concerns and assist with development and implementation of corrective action plans
Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and mentorship of nursing staff
Support organizational nursing education and training initiatives
Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and nursing excellence
Partner with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Performance Improvement departments to support positive clinical and operational outcomes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership teams to optimize operations and resource utilization across facilities
Participate in leadership on-call responsibilities as assigned
Support organizational growth and development of new service lines and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice or reciprocal state required
Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification required
Minimum of five (5) years of nursing leadership experience required
Experience supervising multi-site or multi-program nursing operations preferred
Experience with regulatory surveys, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives preferred
Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and co-occurring disorder programs preferred
Strong leadership and operational management skills within healthcare and behavioral health environments
Knowledge of nursing practice standards, medication management, infection control, and healthcare regulations
Strong understanding of accreditation and regulatory standards including CARF, DDAP, OMHSAS, and Joint Commission
Ability to lead multi-site nursing operations and standardize clinical practices
Strong workforce planning, staffing, and leadership development capabilities
Ability to analyze operational and quality performance data and implement improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and operational challenges
Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and nursing excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!

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Hard Skills & Tools

nursing leadershipregulatory compliancequality improvementmedication managementinfection controloperational assessmentschart auditsstaffing strategiesdata analysisclinical practice standardization

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationrelationship-buildingcrisis managementorganizational developmentaccountabilitycontinuous learningoperational management

Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) licenseCPR/BLS certificationFirst Aid certification