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

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an experienced Unit Director to oversee nursing and administrative operations in multiple pediatric units. You will manage staffing, budgets, and resource planning while driving program development and policy implementation to improve patient care across departments.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration across services, and expertise in healthcare information systems and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality pediatric care at Benioff Children's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in California required.
• Minimum two years of supervisor/manager experience in inpatient setting.
• Strong hospital management experience with patient care services expertise.
• Knowledge of hospital/clinic operations and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees operational processes to ensure quality patient care across large departments.
• Participates in patient care practices meeting internal policies and external regulations.
• Partner with leadership across services to coordinate care and develop policies.
• Represent nursing units on committees and address topics affecting care quality and efficiency.
• Provide mentorship to nurse leaders and support succession planning.
• Coordinate staffing and budgetary decisions; review budget variance analyses.
• Collaborate with IT to implement patient care information systems.
• Design and coordinate patient flow and staffing plans.
• Work with labor relations on collective bargaining issues and HR risk management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license California

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.

Responsibilities

% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)20yesDevelops and implements operational processes to ensure quality patient care across large departments and / or multiple units10yesParticipates in the development and implementation of patient care practices which meet internal policy, external regulations, and accepted standards across the continuum of care10yesPartners with leadership across services (eg. outpatient, children's, cancer center, etc) to develop and implement policies and procedures for coordination of care for all patient populations 10yesRepresents nursing units within purview, and / or medical center wide on interdisciplinary committees. Addresses a range of patient care topics impacting the medical center and / or health system, such as patient satisfaction levels, quality improvement initiatives, workflow efficiencies and clinical information systems. 10yesProvides mentorship / leadership to nurse leaders. Reviews and approves individual leadership / professional development plans, with succession planning needs in mind. 10yesCoordinates the resource needs for areas of responsibility, including the review and approval of budgetary recommendations. Prepares and reviews variance analyses of budgeted revenues and expenses. 10yesPromotes an environment for collaborative decision making and shared governance across large departments and / or multiple patient care units. Ensures a shared voice in nursing practice and the exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. 10yesResponsible for employee recruitment, performance evaluation, progressive discipline and staff development. Instills strong management practices to create a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and timely achievement of goals and objectives. Works with clinical educators and leadership to evaluate core competencies in nursing units. 5yesCollaborates with IT managers to develop and implement new or improved patient care information systems and coordinates efforts across large and / or multiple units10yesCollaborates with subordinate management to recommend and maintain adequate staffing levels, Advises senior leaders of administrative and nursing issues, the needs of individual units, and resolution. Designs and coordinates a patient flow system. 5yesWorks collaboratively with labor relations on bargaining unit issues and contract negotiations at the local level. Facilitates and oversees resolution of human resources, labor relations, employee safety and risk management issues.

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.

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. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

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. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html