Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Student Health Services

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Santa Cruz seeks a Clinical Nurse Supervisor for Student Health Services on the Main Campus in Santa Cruz. The role leads nursing staff, manages clinical workflows, and ensures compliance with regulations while maintaining high-quality student-centered care.

Responsibilities include policy development, staff recruitment and onboarding, and leadership of the infection control program; a BSN and CA RN license are required, with 3+ years of ambulatory nursing experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; CA RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in ambulatory/primary care or student health settings.
• Knowledge of ambulatory nursing practice, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supervising and leading nursing staff or interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong staffing coordination, workflow management, and clinical operations skills.
• Ability to develop policies, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of nursing staff; assign work, coach, evaluate performance, and manage leave and corrective actions.
• Oversee daily nursing operations, staffing, and clinic workflows to ensure safe patient care.
• Develop and revise nursing policies and procedures; implement improvements for safety and compliance.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing staff development.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and regulatory compliance for equipment and supplies.
• Chair Infection Control Committee and lead SHS health and safety activities; plan for emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Regulatory awareness

Education

BSN or equivalent

CA RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

University of California - Santa Cruz seeks a Clinical Nurse Supervisor for Student Health Services on the Main Campus in Santa Cruz. The role leads nursing staff, manages clinical workflows, and ensures compliance with regulations while maintaining high-quality student-centered care.

Responsibilities include policy development, staff recruitment and onboarding, and leadership of the infection control program; a BSN and CA RN license are required, with 3+ years of ambulatory nursing experience