Asst Nurse Manager GU/Uro Surgical Oncology

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role leads a multidisciplinary ambulatory oncology team to deliver high-quality patient care, coach staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, you will recruit and develop staff, implement policies, and coordinate care across departments to meet patient safety and service standards. Strong nursing leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise clinicians and manage clinic workflows.
• Deep knowledge of patient care standards, delivery, and policies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with physicians and staff.
• Commitment to continuing education and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and patient safety goals.
• Develop and implement policies for high-quality care.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and cross-site coverage.
• Lead clinical staff supervision and coordinate with related departments.

Skills

Supervising clinicians

Clinic operations

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Staff coaching

Performance evaluations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse in California

Tools

EPIC EMR

QA/The Joint Commission processes

Job description

Job Description

Uro surgical Oncology and GU Medical Oncology are part of of UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. We have a muti-disciplinary team with the focus of offering a full range of care in the community for cancer patients. We bring top notch care experience through collaboration, innovation and cutting-edge medical information and technologies.

Job Function Summary

Involves the provision of integrated and accessible primary and specialty patient care services in a clinic or center environment. Care is provided by clinicians and assistants who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs and developing a sustainable partnership with patients. Ensures optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in healthcare clinics or centers. Promotes shared decision-making at all levels to ensure a shared voice in practices, exchange of ideas, enhanced communication, and continually improved patient services. Management levels may also be responsible for clinic operations. (Note, for only clinic operations, see Ambulatory Administration job function.)

Under general supervision of the Associate Clinical Director and guided by the procedures of the Medical Center, Ambulatory Services and the Cancer Center, the Assistant Nurse Manager ensure the quality of patient care in practice of Adult Cancer Center and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. This position is responsible for assisting the Clinical Director with all aspects of the operation, including but not limited to 1) recruiting, selecting, hiring and training staff, coaching and counseling, and completion of performance evaluations 2) assuring compliance with all regulatory and patient safety goals, 3) developing and implementing policies and procedures that assure a high level of quality care, 4) supports performance improvement initiatives and 5) maintains close working relationship with other departments to ensure alignment of goals that meet patient safety and service standards, 6) supports leadership/management team cross-coverage needs. This position supports the Clinical Director in supervising all clinical staff of the practice clinic, facilitating positive interaction among staff, patients, and other departments. This position assumes full responsibility for the unit in the areas delegated and in the absence of the Associate Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a clinic(s) / center(s). Strong knowledge of practice operations.
• In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaborations and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives.
• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and self-development within the field of nursing and nursing administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• A minimum of 3 years in an ambulatory oncology setting.
• 2 years supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance, and to participate in decision-making on human resources matters.
• Experience using EPIC EMR systems
• Experience with QA/The Joint Commission process for quality improvement
• Knowledge of current and emerging best practices and technologies in the clinic / center healthcare industry.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card, OCN or other related certification

Education/Certifications

• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• American Heart Association CPR certification

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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