24/7 Psychiatric Nursing Unit Director

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a senior nurse leader to oversee psychiatric nursing units with 24/7 accountability for clinical, staffing, quality and financial management.

You will ensure a safe, high‑quality patient care delivery system, implement strategic initiatives, and promote collaboration across departments to boost patient outcomes.

This role directly manages RNs, licensed psychiatric technicians, nursing assistants and other staff in a premier academic medical center in Orange County.

Qualifications

• Must hold California RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• BSN degree required.
• Experience managing nursing teams in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, staffing, quality, and financial management for psychiatric nursing units.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care aligned with standards of practice.
• Implement strategies to support quality of care, patient safety and satisfaction.
• Promote collegial relationships across departments and disciplines.
• Directly manage RNs, licensed psychiatric technicians, nursing assistants and support staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Quality improvement

Education

BSN Degree

MSN or Master’s in related field

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a senior nurse leader to oversee psychiatric nursing units with 24/7 accountability for clinical, staffing, quality and financial management.

You will ensure a safe, high‑quality patient care delivery system, implement strategic initiatives, and promote collaboration across departments to boost patient outcomes.

This role directly manages RNs, licensed psychiatric technicians, nursing assistants and other staff in a premier academic medical center in Orange County.