Assistant Unit Director, Perioperative Services

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.

• Supervises and coordinates department operations, resolves system issues, advises on work methods, manages scheduling based on patient census and acuity, and ensures compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff on patient care clinical issues, new policies, and technology. Keeps staff informed of changes in policies, procedures and external regulations.
• Consistently monitors and documents staff performance by recognizing, coaching counseling and discipline staff under supervision to achieve excellent patient care and effective teamwork
• Monitors services provided by support departments and collaborates to improve utilization and efficiency.
• Evaluates subordinate staff and participates in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, terminations, performance ratings, and other human resources matters. Orients new employees to nursing responsibilities within the practice.
• Promotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and recognition.
• Encourages and assists staff in meeting professional goals. Uses standard practice evaluation tools to identify areas for growth. Consults with nurse leaders and educators on developing strategies for performance improvement.
• Understands unit financial goals and educates staff regarding cost-containment strategies. Maintains unit expenses within budget.
• Communicates regularly with management on unit activities and on pertinent operational or human resources issues.
• Responds to community or health system partners to facilitate delivery of patient care services.
• Involves physicians, staff and other healthcare team members in the development of plans to manage patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

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 $228,594 - $249,537 (Annual Rate).

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Required:

• 3-5 year previous management experience in hospital based Perioperative setting. Minimum five (5) years of perioperative clinical experience in hospital-based setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Current healthcare provider PALS certification
• Current healthcare provider ACLS certification
• 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 AORN Guidelines, ASPAN 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.
• Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies like Hospital Efficiency, Work Place Safety, Supply Cost Initiative.
• Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in related practice area or CPAN or CCRN or CSSM or CNOR Certification
• Hospital-based perioperative leadership experience.

Required:

• 3-5 year previous management experience in hospital based Perioperative setting. Minimum five (5) years of perioperative clinical experience in hospital-based setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Current healthcare provider PALS certification
• Current healthcare provider ACLS certification
• 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 AORN Guidelines, ASPAN 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.
• Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies like Hospital Efficiency, Work Place Safety, Supply Cost Initiative.
• Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in related practice area or CPAN or CCRN or CSSM or CNOR Certification
• Hospital-based perioperative leadership experience.