Nurse Manager Radiology

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for Radiology nursing operations across multiple UCSF Radiology sites. You will lead professional practice, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and coordinate staffing, budgeting, and compliance efforts.

The role requires extensive nursing leadership experience, strong collaboration with physicians and staff, and a commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement. This position supports enterprise Radiology priorities and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of nursing experience with leadership responsibilities.
• 2+ years in radiology nursing leadership or supervision.
• 3+ years in radiology nursing (diagnostic/interventional).
• Knowledge of healthcare IT and patient care workflows.
• Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, and leadership effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations across Radiology sites to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Lead professional nursing practice and promote clinical excellence and engagement.
• Plan, administer, and manage personnel, budgets, and materials.
• Coordinate with departments to strengthen safety, compliance, and patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Fiscal & operations

Critical thinking

Disaster management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

EMR-Epic/APeX

Job description

Job Description

Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.

Job Description

Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.

Manages clinical nursing operations across Radiology, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across all UCSF Radiology sites (e.g., Moffitt-Long, Mount Zion, Mission Bay, China Basin, PCMB, and community affiliates). Serves as a leader and role model for professional nursing practice, promoting clinical excellence, staff engagement, and continuous improvement.

Responsible for the planning, administration, and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. Develops and implements operational goals, staffing models, and performance standards in alignment with enterprise Radiology and Nursing priorities.

This role provides leadership and coordination across all Radiology stakeholders—including Faculty, Fellows, Residents, Nursing, Technologists, Administrative and Hospital Assistants—to ensure consistency in training, workflow, safety, and quality practices.

The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with Nursing Administration, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, Infection Control, Emergency Services, and other departments to strengthen patient safety, compliance, and regulatory readiness. Represents Radiology Nursing on institutional and medical center committees related to quality, radiation safety, and clinical operations, contributing to enterprise initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• At least 5 years of clinical experience in nursing, with 2 of those years in a radiology setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory experience.
• Three or more years of recent clinical experience in a Radiology setting (Diagnostic, Interventional or Neuro Interventional).
• Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services. Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making. Able to convey information with authority, handle highly sensitive matters, and interact with high-level contacts from other departments/organizations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to explain technical specialty concepts thoroughly.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine the appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
• Highly developed personal organizational skills. Proven ability to organize staff and tasks, manage multiple priorities/projects through completion and on schedule, oversee multiple locations, and delegate work functions in an efficient and effective manner in a complex and challenging environment. Flexibility to adjust to constantly changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles, procedural sedation practices, and pre- and post-procedure care in an imaging or interventional setting.
• Maintains current knowledge of nursing practices, radiologic advancements, new methodologies, relevant industry/regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, medical center health and safety guidelines, and advances in imaging technology, procedural care, and patient safety.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methods and ability to apply principles to design quality systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Experience supervising in union environment.
• Experience in Interventional and Neuro Interventional Radiology.
• Experience in an Advanced Practice Nursing role.
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center
• Experience in a large academic medical setting and ambulatory care.
• Experience using EMR-Epic/APeX.
• Ambulatory Certified RN, or certification in a specialty area (e.g., Certified Radiology Nurse – CRN).
• Nursing Professional Development Certification.

Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS).
• Current American Heart Association ACLS 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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