Unit Director, Pediatric Med/Surg, Transitional Care, Neuroscience unit

University of California - San Francisco; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco seeks an Unit Director to oversee nursing and administrative operations across multiple pediatric units. You will coordinate staffing, budget, and materials while driving program development and policy implementation.

Direct reports include Assistant Unit Directors, clinical nurses, and support staff. You will collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse in California required.
• Minimum two years as supervisor/manager in inpatient setting.
• Strong hospital management experience and patient care expertise.
• Knowledge of hospital operations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across units.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees nursing and administrative operations for pediatric units.
• Oversees staffing, fiscal and material resources planning and coordination.
• Assists with development and implementation of new programs and policies.
• Direct reports include Assistant Unit Directors, clinical nurses and support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations management

Hospital management

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in nursing or related field (preferred)

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

Job Description

The Unit Director designs and oversees nursing and administrative operations in the Children's Medical Surgical Unit, Children's Transitional Care Unit, and Children's Neuroscience Specialty Unit at Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco. Accountable for the overall administrative planning and coordination of the staffing, fiscal and material resources. Assists with the development and implementation of new programs and policies. Direct reports are Assistant Unit Directors, clinical nurses, and support staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Minimum of two years of experience as a supervisor/manager in an inpatient setting.
• Strong hospital management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services.
• Knowledge of hospital/clinic operations in a hospital or medical center setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the department and team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision-making across multiple units and disciplines.
• Excellent 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 knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or relevant area
• CPN or other relevant certification
• Leadership experience in a pediatric acute care academic setting.
• Experience working in pediatric med/surg or transitional care.

License / Certification

Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Supp, Registered Nurse

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO 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 status under state or federal law.