Manager, Ambulatory Float Team

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 184,800; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an Ambulatory Float Team Manager to oversee the management and operations of the Float Team. This role requires leadership skills to manage float RNs, LVNs, and MAs across various locations, ensuring compliance and support.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year managerial experience, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role supports UCLA Health's operational needs with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year managerial experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills necessary.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operations of the Ambulatory Float Team.
• Ensure timely same-day support and JCAHO compliance.
• Collaborate with clinic leaders to align operations with needs.

Skills

Analytical writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Patient care systems knowledge

Risk management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Training knowledge

Job description

Onsite or Remote

Fixed Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; hours may vary

Posted Date: 07/01/2026

Salary Range: $86,400 - $184,800 Annually

Employment Type: Indefinite

Job #30996

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Services for the Faculty Practice Group, the Ambulatory Float Team Manager is responsible for the overall management and daily operations of the Ambulatory Float Team. This team includes float RNs, LVNs, MAs, and administrative staff.

The Manager oversees the assignment and coordination of float staff coverage across UCLA Health ambulatory locations, ensuring timely same‑day support on a rotating basis. The incumbent ensures all float staff maintain JCAHO compliance and meet the qualifications required to support clinics system‑wide. The role also includes full oversight of Human Resources functions for float pool staff, including onboarding, compliance, and documentation.

The Float Pool Manager collaborates closely with clinic leaders to ensure float operations align with clinical and operational needs. Responsibilities include managing employee relations matters, fostering a positive work environment, and communicating health system and departmental updates in a timely manner. Regular travel to UCLA Health locations is required to provide on‑site leadership and support to float team members. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Ability to write analytical and administrative reports and correspondence, which are clear, concise, logical and appropriate for a variety of audiences
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of research-oriented patient care systems
• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures to appropriately manage risk and personnel
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in work production
• Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment with multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities
• Minimum 1 year managerial experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with Ambulatory Nursing, Safety, Security, Skills Management Team, HR, and others on training all employees on necessary skills for the role
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, adaptable, accessible, and team‑oriented
• Systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication effort
• Writing skills to prepare accurate and concise reports and memorandums that clearly convey information utilizing appropriate vocabulary and grammar

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.