| Job Description : |
Under the leadership of the Assistant Director for Patient Flow, the Unit Director, Central Patient Placement, Transfer Center and House Supervisors is directly responsible for the fiscal and personnel management in the following areas:
House Supervision (Adult – Inpatient) all sites:
The Unit Director will be responsible for the hiring of staff. The UD will develop and evaluate competency of staff. They’ll provide administrative guidance and act as a resource for all Adult House Supervisors. This is a 24/7, multi-site responsibility that provides administrative and operational direction for the House Supervisors.
Transfer Center and Central Patient Placement (CPP) Nurses:
The Unit Director is responsible for the oversight of all activities of the Transfer Center and CPP nurses. The UD maintains in-depth knowledge of applicable EMTALA laws and UCSF transfer policy, and acts as a liaison for the Department of Nursing for other departments including Human Resources, Payroll, Admitting and Finance. The UD collaborates closely with the management team to cross cover all functions and responsibilities of the work unit. They’re responsible for oversight of all patient flow related processes, implementation of organizational goals and day to day management of capacity within multiple locations (Mount Zion, Mission Bay Adult areas and Parnassus Inpatient areas).
Department Description
Central Operations and Patient Placement is open 24-hours daily to coordinate the transfer of patients to UCSF Medical Center and to manage staffing, patient placement and flow to all inpatient units. The position requires an interface with physicians, nurses and all ancillary services in managing the admissions, transfers and discharges. This is a busy department, one that requires flexibility, a calm demeanor and excellent communication skills.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of five (5) years of recent full-time acute care, critical care or emergency clinical RN work experience
A minimum of three (3) years of recent progressive managerial experience
Bachelor or Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing
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
Possesses strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making
Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines; able to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork and collaboration
Knowledgeable of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
Experience with Epic/Apex
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Nursing or relevant area
Specialty Certification (CENP or NE BC)
License/Certification
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
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 at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
006507 NURSE SVC MGR 1
Job Category
Nursing – Management/Administration, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management
Bargaining Unit
99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday through Friday |
