Assistant Unit Director - Pediatric Cardiac ICU (Evenings)
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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 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) is an 18-bed tertiary and quaternary cardiac surgical intensive care unit that cares for critically ill neonates through adults with congenital heart defects. PCICU patients arrive through our in-house, nurse-managed Transport Team and Access Center for care that can only be provided at UCSF Medical Center or direct referrals for specialized surgical care. 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.
| % of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) | Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 and collaboration | ||
| 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 | ||
| Promotes a positive patient experience through service recovery as needed, across the nursing unit |
Required Qualifications:
- Two years of RN clinical experience
- Two years of progressive leadership experience in patient care services.
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including effective communication and collaborative decision making
- 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.
- This position requires cross-training to the Pediatric Cardiac Transitional Care Unit as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN leadership or supervisory experience
- Masters Degree in Nursing or relevant area
- CCRN
- Leadership Certification
Required License/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse in the state of California
- American Heart Association CPR certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
- American Heart Association PALS certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)