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General Information

Job Name
Assistant Unit Director - Pediatric ICU - Evening/Night Shift
Department
6050010 - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PEDIATRIC
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
CONV_87570BR

Description & Requirements

Job Description
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. 
Department Description
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 20-bed tertiary and quaternary medical/surgical intensive care unit that cares for critically ill neonates through adolescents. The majority of PICU patients arrive through our in-house, nurse-managed Transport Team and Access Center for care that can only be provided at UCSF Medical Center. These patients receive care for a variety of life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. Nurses on this unit learn the skills necessary to maintain vital functions for these fragile children, while supporting their families through difficult times. The PICU Registered Nurse will coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, PICU CNS, Respiratory Therapists, Child Life, Social Work, Nutrition and Discharge Case Managers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - Five (5) years recent RN experience in Pediatric Critical Care - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing - Evidence of recent and progressive leadership experience - Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making - Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology, critical care unit operations, and patient care workflows and processes - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner - Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments Preferred Qualifications: - Charge Nurse experience - Three years progressive nursing leadership/management experience with patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations, and internal policies - Knowledge to manage disaster incidents and critical events; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - 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 objective - Experience training and mentoring staff; experience preparing and presenting reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals - Master’s Degree Required License/Certifications: - Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California - Active American Heart Association BLS Certification - Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
NURSE SVC SUPV 2 (006508)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Tier C Plan (target potential payout of 3.5%, maximum of 5%)
Job Family
Nursing
Campus 1
Mission Bay (SF)
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Evening
Bargaining Unit
99
Additional Shift Details
The shift for this position is 1500 - 1130pm, 5 days/week.
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