Job Summary
The Unit Director is involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and provision of patient care delivery in the assigned nursing unit. Promotes an environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students, and others.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $243,649 - $258,557 (Annual Rate). 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.
Unit Overview
The 66-bed Adult Hematology/Oncology/Blood Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit is a fast-paced, highly specialized unit located on the eleventh and twelfth floors of Long Hospital. Staff provide exceptional patient-centered care to acutely and chronically ill adults with complex hematological and oncological diagnoses.
Nurses are highly trained to provide multiple treatment modalities, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, peripheral blood/umbilical cord stem cell/bone marrow transplants, and cellular immunotherapy. The staff excels in symptom management and provides compassionate care to patients throughout the various stages of their treatment recovery. Nurses are also trained to support clinical research activities on the unit to further develop cutting-edge treatment care.
Professional development of the staff is supported through participation in classes, seminars, and conferences as well as unit councils, quality improvement projects, and community activities.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Status
- A minimum of 2 years of nursing management in an inpatient oncology unit academic medical center or highly matrixed organization.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications - Masters Degree in Nursing or relevant area
- National Certification in Nursing Leadership (examples: NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNML)
- National Certification for Specialty (examples: OCN, BMTCN)
- Prior experience in a union environment
- Knowledge of Lean principles and key nursing indicators
- Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management used in nursing units or departments
License/Certification - Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Status
- National Certification in Nursing Leadership (examples: NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNML) - preferred
- National Certification for Specialty (examples: OCN, BMTCN) - preferred
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
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