University of California - Irvine Health
Nursing Director - Nursing Administration - FT Day Shift
University of California - Irvine Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613
Who We Are
UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:The Director of Clinical Care Operations is responsible for the management of the nursing business operations for capacity management, patient flow, staffing office, transfer center, float pool, transport services, house supervisors and the discharge lounge. The Director provides services to meet UCI Health business objectives and supports execution of operational projects to improve and sustain labor and workforce improvement projects. Maintains direct supervision of the Managers with indirect supervision of staff FTEs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.The Director develops, implements and assists with the administration of staffing plans and resource allocation to meet productivity targets and patient care needs. Develops and monitors operating budgets; prepares variance analyses and investigates reasons for major variances; develops and presents potential solutions, including oversight of associated metrics; and ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides budget analysis, oversight of contract labor operations, and development and execution of business plans and strategic operating plans. Participates in staffing governance committees and uses excellent negotiating skills as needed to resolve conflict among various groups and individuals with diverse backgrounds. Collaborates with divisional directors and unit managers to ensure complete staffing assignments. Reviews and updates nursing policies and procedures related to staff management in accordance with professional nursing guidelines and standards. Effectively leads teams to identify key performance indicators. Assembles and maintains project plans and documentation of project progress using standardized project management tools, coordinates project communication with impacted areas across the enterprise and develops applicable processes and outcome metrics to measure project success.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:Strong customer service orientation with an ability to interact effectively with all levels including staff, senior management, physicians, patients, and familiesStrong clinical skillsMust possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated management experience in a healthcare environmentDemonstrated ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership with a positive focus that will enhance the nursing services of the Division, providing optimal patient-oriented health care in an efficient and cost-effective mannerDemonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and servicesComputer familiarity using MS Office and OutlookBachelor of Science, Nursing
Preferred Qualifications:Results oriented attitude with excellent budgeting and financial skillsRN Certification in specialty area or management, within 3 years of hireMaster's in Healthcare AdminMaster's in Business AdministrationMaster's of Science, NursingKnowledge of the Orange County healthcare marketKnowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and formsExperience working in a UC and/or union environment
Licenses and Certifications:RNConditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:The Director of Clinical Care Operations is responsible for the management of the nursing business operations for capacity management, patient flow, staffing office, transfer center, float pool, transport services, house supervisors and the discharge lounge. The Director provides services to meet UCI Health business objectives and supports execution of operational projects to improve and sustain labor and workforce improvement projects. Maintains direct supervision of the Managers with indirect supervision of staff FTEs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.The Director develops, implements and assists with the administration of staffing plans and resource allocation to meet productivity targets and patient care needs. Develops and monitors operating budgets; prepares variance analyses and investigates reasons for major variances; develops and presents potential solutions, including oversight of associated metrics; and ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides budget analysis, oversight of contract labor operations, and development and execution of business plans and strategic operating plans. Participates in staffing governance committees and uses excellent negotiating skills as needed to resolve conflict among various groups and individuals with diverse backgrounds. Collaborates with divisional directors and unit managers to ensure complete staffing assignments. Reviews and updates nursing policies and procedures related to staff management in accordance with professional nursing guidelines and standards. Effectively leads teams to identify key performance indicators. Assembles and maintains project plans and documentation of project progress using standardized project management tools, coordinates project communication with impacted areas across the enterprise and develops applicable processes and outcome metrics to measure project success.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:Strong customer service orientation with an ability to interact effectively with all levels including staff, senior management, physicians, patients, and familiesStrong clinical skillsMust possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated management experience in a healthcare environmentDemonstrated ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership with a positive focus that will enhance the nursing services of the Division, providing optimal patient-oriented health care in an efficient and cost-effective mannerDemonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and servicesComputer familiarity using MS Office and OutlookBachelor of Science, Nursing
Preferred Qualifications:Results oriented attitude with excellent budgeting and financial skillsRN Certification in specialty area or management, within 3 years of hireMaster's in Healthcare AdminMaster's in Business AdministrationMaster's of Science, NursingKnowledge of the Orange County healthcare marketKnowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and formsExperience working in a UC and/or union environment
Licenses and Certifications:RNConditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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