Unit Director Neurological Unit 8L

Unit Director Neurological Unit 8L

Medical / Surgical - Adult Neurosciences

Full Time

86820BR

Job Summary

8 L is a fast‑paced 35‑bed medical‑surgical Neuroscience unit which serves adult acute‑care patients. Ten of the 35 beds are equipped to care for hard‑wired continuous epilepsy monitoring patients, including those with intracranial grid placement. UCSF Neurology and Neurosurgery rank #2 in the nation and best in California by the U.S. News & World Report 2023‑2024, and the unit is a comprehensive stroke center.

The incumbent will oversee around 80 FTEs with a $15 million operational budget supporting over five neuroscience service lines. Strong hospital‑management, fiscal, and operations‑management skills in a complex academic medical center are essential.

NOTE : this position is eligible to qualified candidates for a sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000.00. 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 represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $253,900–$269,400 (Annual Rate).

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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 comprehensive 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 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.

The exposure to diverse patient populations and varied levels of complexity in care provides nurses the opportunity to develop 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3‑5 years of demonstrated hospital‑management / leadership skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services
• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• BLS by American Heart Association
• Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events, and ability to solve problems with critical thinking skills
• 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
• Strong leadership, fiscal, and operations‑management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management, and staff from all disciplines
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making
• Ability to create and maintain a goal‑oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what is 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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