Senior Psychiatric Nursing Unit Director

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an experienced nursing leader to oversee 24/7 clinical, staffing, quality, and financial operations for our psychiatric nursing units. You will ensure compliant patient care delivery, drive safety and patient satisfaction, and coordinate with multiple departments across the Medical Center.

The role requires a California RN license, BSN, and demonstrated management skills in acute care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of JCAHO and regulatory requirements in acute care settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Demonstrated effective management skills relating to nursing in an acute care setting.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• BSN degree.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent has 24/7 leadership responsibility for all clinical, staffing, quality, and financial management for assigned psychiatric nursing units.
• Ensures an effective patient care delivery system that is compliant and consistent with standards of practice.
• Implements strategies, processes, and standards to ensure operations support quality of care, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Promotes collegial relationships between the unit and other departments or disciplines across the Medical Center.
• Directly manages Registered Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, Nursing Assistants, and various support staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

English communication

Education

California RN license

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

UCI Health is seeking an experienced nursing leader to oversee 24/7 clinical, staffing, quality, and financial operations for our psychiatric nursing units. You will ensure compliant patient care delivery, drive safety and patient satisfaction, and coordinate with multiple departments across the Medical Center.

The role requires a California RN license, BSN, and demonstrated management skills in acute care.