Assistant Unit Director - Med/Surg ICU

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

2d

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 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. 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of directly related experience in the Acute Care Units/Progressive Care/and or Intensive Care Unit combined.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Projects a calm, reassuring and confident manner and promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Consistently achieves high standards in clinical duties and holds self to same standards as others are held to.
• Makes decisions in the best interest of the patient and staff.
• Consistently uses good judgment in making decisions
• Effectively listens and communicates to peers both positive and constructive feedback.
• Able to admit fault and acknowledge others’ position without becoming defensive
• Consistently identifies opportunities to improve unit performance and takes action to implement ideas.
• Develops rapport with patients and patients’ families.
• Able to recognize (or bring attention to) peers’ accomplishments.
• Maintains positive attitude towards unit and work, helping to build unit’s positive reputation.
• Develops skills in coaching and assisting staff including: developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress; implementing interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care; evaluating the effectiveness of interventions toward the attainment of established goals; and recognizing the need to reassess or reset goal parameter.
• Ability to model and influence patient care best practices to staff members.
• Handles escalated patient or staff issues and provides input and suggestions for resolving any problems.
• Has flexibility to function across systems
• Current CA RN license
• BLS- Basic Life Support.
• NIHSS certification
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Nice To Haves

• PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Master’s degree

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees