Director, Neuropsychiatry-Nursing Administration-FT Variable Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is seeking a Divisional Director of Neuropsychiatry to manage Neuropsychiatry Nursing services at UCI Health - Orange. This role reports to the Vice President / Chief Nursing Officer and is responsible for patient care, teaching, research, clinical resource management, and budget administration. The Director will oversee the direction, administration, quality, coordination, and evaluation of patient care activities and support services within the Division, ensuring efficient operations across all Cost Centers. This position involves direct supervision of division management and indirect supervision of staff, operating 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Director will serve as the primary point of contact for inpatient behavioral health operations and collaborate with facility and health system leaders to align clinical operations with organizational goals and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 5-7 years experience in psychiatric nursing AND 2+ years experience in nursing leadership OR Master of Science in psychiatric nursing with 2+ years experience in nursing leadership
Working knowledge of CA LPS laws and demonstrated expertise in the leadership of an LPS-designated facility
Strong knowledge of CA regulations and patient rights
Demonstrated experience of collaboration with law enforcement, emergency departments, conservatorship processes, court-related processes and documentation, community resources, and crisis stabilization and discharge planning
RN Certification in specialty area or management, within 3 years of hire
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and services
Strong customer service orientation with an ability to interact effectively with all levels including staff, senior management, physicians, patients, and families
Results-oriented attitude with excellent budgeting and financial skills
Computer familiarity using MS Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong clinical skills
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership with a positive focus that will enhance the nursing services of the Division, providing optimal patient-oriented health care in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Demonstrated management experience in a healthcare environment
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
CA Registered Nurse (Required)
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in Nursing
Master of Business or Healthcare Administration
Gracie Medical Defense (GMD) Instructor or equivalent
Specialty certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing or healthcare quality
Successful regulatory survey history
Experience working in a UC and/or union environment
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Knowledge of the Orange County healthcare market

Responsibilities

Management of Neuropsychiatry Nursing services at UCI Health - Orange.
Provides services to meet physician and HealthSystem objectives in patient care, teaching, and research.
Manages clinical resource management.
Develops and administers an operating budget for capital and programs.
Maintains responsibility for the direction, administration, quality, coordination, and evaluation of patient care activities.
Ensures support services are efficiently performed to support patient care in each of the Cost Centers in the Division.
Maintains direct supervision of division management and indirect supervision of staff FTEs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Serves as the primary point of contact for inpatient behavioral health operations.
Collaborates closely with facility and health system leaders to align clinical operations with organizational goals and standards.