Unit Director - Adult Neurosciences Unit (NURSE SVC MGR 1)

UCSF Medical Center

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Posted:

November 24, 2019

Location:

San Francisco, California

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Salary:

Open

Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Discipline:

Allied Health

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

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.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as seventh in the country - 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.

Department Description

The Neurology / Neurosurgery unit is a state-of-the-art medical-surgical Neuroscience unit that excels in offering exciting interventions for rapidly growing services including neurology, neurosurgery and neuro interventional radiology.

As a Joint commission primary stroke center, current and progressive stroke treatment options are available to patients. Five beds are dedicated to the Northern California Epilepsy Program where patients with uncontrolled seizures are monitored to determine of the best treatment options.

With a collaborative team approach, the nurses on this unit provide specialized care to the unique neuroscience patient population. Through this unit's councils, shared decision making has empowered nurse driven initiatives surrounding quality & safety in patient care, professional development of staff and patient education & satisfaction.
Abundant disease specific education is offered to nurses throughout the year by a variety of members of the interdisciplinary team.

Job Summary

The Adult Medical / Surgical High Acuity unit provides care to a diverse patient population with an emphasis on acute and chronic medicine patients. The patients require more frequent or more complex nursing assessments and interventions. Up to 16 different services admit patients to this unit. Common patient populations seen are respiratory compromise, cardiac conditions, kidney and liver patients and infectious diseases.
All beds have telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring capability. Patients transition from the adult critical care units, Post Anastasia Care Unit, Emergency Department and acute care floors to this unit, depending on their condition and nursing care needs.
Nurses on this unit are a highly motivated group of professionals providing outstanding care to the entire patient populations served. Teamwork among our nursing staff, as well as physician and nurse collaboration, is well tuned and allows workflow to occur optimally.
The exposure to the diverse patient populations and varied levels of complexity in care provides nurses the ability to developing and hone keen assessment skills. The unit is fast paced and highly rewarding with many hands on learning opportunities available on a daily basis.

Required Qualifications

Three years demonstrated hospital management/leadership skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services. Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing
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
Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives
Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

ANCC RN specialty certification in Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive-Advanced

Licensure/Certification

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

Living Pride Standards

Service Excellence

Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center's values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.
Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards.
Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.

Work Environment

Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways. Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.
Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments.
Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations is required.

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. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.

Internal Number: 73238229

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