Assistant Unit Director - ED

University of California San Francisco•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Supervises staff involved in providing clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager. 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. The salary range for this position is $221,500 - $241,800 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Responsible for the management of personnel and activities associated with providing patient care in the Emergency Department consistent with the mission of UCSF. 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. Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit. In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies. Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies. Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals. Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.

Requirements

Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit.
In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance.
Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.
At least two years of progressive nursing leadership (ie. Charge RN )
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse in the State of California
CPR, ACLS, and PALS

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
CEN
CPEN
TNCC

Responsibilities

Supervises staff involved in providing clinical patient care.
Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice.
Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources.
May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.
Responsible for the management of personnel and activities associated with providing patient care in the Emergency Department consistent with the mission of UCSF.
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.
Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.