Assistant Unit Director - SanFrancisco, United States - University of California, San Francisco

Description

Neuroscience Specialty Unit

Full Time

75516BR

Job Summary

Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). 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.

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.

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Department Description

15 Moffitt is a 24 beds acuity adaptable Neuro Specialty Unit. We care for 100% Neurosurgery, Neurovascular and Neurology patient population which includes pre/post op, ICU transfers, transfer center and direct admits. There is Centralized Cardiac Telemetry and Centralized Continuous Pulse Oximetry capability. Patients may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, more frequent assessments, and specialized treatments requiring more intensive nursing care than an acute care unit.

• Neurovascular/ Neurological: CVAs/strokes, seizure disorders, altered mental status, encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, TIAs, and intractable migraines.

• Neurosurgical: Craniotomies for tumors, acoustic neuromas, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, deep brain stimulators, trigeminal neuralgia, and seizure disorders. Transsphenoidal surgeries for pituitary tumors, and stereotactic biopsies. VP (ventriculo- peritoneal) shunts and lumbar drain placements; and select EVDs.

• Neuro-Interventional: Cerebral angiograms and embolizations.
An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, therapists, and Case Managers work together to care for, to rehabilitate to improve outcomes for an optimal discharge to home or other health care settings.

Required Qualifications

• Recent (within the past 3 years) inpatient clinical RN at a Transitional or Critical Care level of care
• Recent administrative oversight in an inpatient setting (within the past year)e.g. previous experience as an Assistant Nurse Mangager, charge nurse or similar role.
• 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.
• Schedule flexibility to provide unit accommodation as well as orient and work at all UCSF locations
• Willingness to flex your schedule to work outside of standard business hours to support night shift staff for example or etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Involvement in unit and/or hospital committees
• Clinical Nurse III competency level
• Master's Degree preferred.
• ACLS
• Certification in a specialty (CNRN, SCRN, or PCCN)

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• NIHSS

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

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

006508 NURSE SVC SUPV 2

Job Category

Nursing – Management/Administration

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Variable

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday, Weekends

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