24/7 Psychiatric Nursing Services Lead

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a 24/7 Nursing Unit Leader responsible for clinical, staffing, quality, and financial management for assigned psychiatric units. You will ensure a safe, high‑quality patient care delivery system, promote collaboration with other departments, and directly supervise Registered Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Nursing Assistants, and support staff.

Required: CA RN license, current BLS, BSN; knowledge of JCAHO; strong English communication; proven

Qualifications

• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements in acute care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated effective management skills relating to nursing in an acute care setting.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• BSN Degree.

Responsibilities

• 24/7 leadership responsibility for clinical, staffing, quality, and financial management for assigned psychiatric nursing units.
• Ensure an effective patient care delivery system compliant with standards of practice; promote collegial relationships across departments.
• Directly manage Registered Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Nursing Assistants, and various support staff.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership/management

English communication

Education

BSN Degree

MSN or Masters

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a 24/7 Nursing Unit Leader responsible for clinical, staffing, quality, and financial management for assigned psychiatric units. You will ensure a safe, high‑quality patient care delivery system, promote collaboration with other departments, and directly supervise Registered Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Nursing Assistants, and support staff.

Required: CA RN license, current BLS, BSN; knowledge of JCAHO; strong English communication; proven