Unit Director, PICU

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Full Time

83090BR

Job Summary

The Unit Director for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) designs and oversees all nursing and administrative operations for the PICU. The Unit Director is accountable for the overall administrative planning and coordination of the staffing, fiscal, and material resources. In collaboration with the Director of Pediatric Critical Care Services, the Unit Director assists with the development and implementation of new programs and policies. The Unit Director serves as a role model for nursing practice and utilizes nursing and leadership theories to guide practice and clinical quality. Direct reports are Assistant Unit Directors.

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 $253,901 - $269,436 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an 20-bed tertiary and quaternary medical surgical intensive care unit that cares for critically ill infants through adults with a variety of complex medical conditions and diagnoses including solid organ and bone marrow transplant, neurosurgical procedures, respiratory failure, and continuous renal replacement therapy. Patients admitted to the PICU arrive through many avenues, including our emergency department, in-hospital rapid response, and our specialized nurse-managed Transport Team and Access Center. These patients receive care for a variety of life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. Nurses and nursing leaders are are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team on these units and learn and employ the skills necessary to maintain vital functions for these fragile children, while supporting their families through difficult times.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 (three) years of clinical experience in a related clinical area (pediatric, surgical, transitional, OR intensive care).
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of progressive leadership (supervisory/management) in an inpatient nursing unit
• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• American Heart Association PALS
• American Heart Association CPR for health care providers CPR
• Strong hospital management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services. Knowledge of hospital / clinic operations in a hospital or medical center setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the department and team.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines.
• Excellent 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.
• Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area
• CCRN Certification
• Leadership Certification

License/Certification

• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• American Heart Association PALS
• American Heart Association CPR for health care providers CPR

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 diversity.ucsf.edu

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

006506 NURSE SVC MGR 2

Job Category

Nursing - Pediatric Critical Care, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours