House Supervisor-Psych Administration-PT Evenings

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a House Supervisor to lead nursing care delivery during off hours at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital. You will supervise staff, ensure care standards, manage bed placement, and support unit operations across shifts.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership and quality improvement in a complex psychiatric setting. Required is a CA RN license, BSN, and BLS, with 1 year in a related psychiatric care role and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in direct patient care in psychiatric inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements in acute care.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in an inpatient setting, preferably psychiatry.
• Current California RN license and valid BLS certification.
• Understanding of acuity levels for all patient populations.
• BSN required for external candidates.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct management functions related to patient care delivery during off hours and weekends.
• Oversee clinical nursing practice standards and unit-specific expertise.
• Direct patient care activities and monitor bed placement.
• Provide clinical support to units and participate in performance improvement projects.
• Manage human resources and support unit operations as required.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

JCAHO knowledge

English communication

Supervisory experience

California RN license

BLS certification

Acuity level understanding

BSN required

Shift flexibility

Stress management

Psychiatry RN certification (preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The House Supervisor is responsible for all management functions related to the delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care, throughout the Neuropsychiatric Hospital during off hours and weekends. Provides support to the various units while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit specific expertise. Specific duties include managing Human Resources; directing patient care activities; monitoring bed placement; providing clinical support to various units; and participating on departmental and medical center wide performance improvement projects. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a direct patient care position in a Psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements present in an acute care setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated supervisory experience working in an inpatient setting, preferably in Psychiatry
• Current California RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Complete understanding of acuity levels for all patient populations
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to appropriately deal with stressful situations and individuals while remaining calm and professional

Preferred Qualifications:

• RN certification in Psychiatry

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support

Education:

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization