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University of California, Irvine

Vice President, Nursing

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


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. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.Responsibilities:

Position Summary:The Vice President, Nursing partners with the Chief Nursing Executive/ Senior Vice President in developing strategic, operating, and financial plans to accomplish UCI Health's mission. The Incumbent provides Nursing leadership to the Irvine Medical Center and provides support and nursing insight of the activation of the Irvine Medical Center. Has responsibility for accessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice for the Irvine Medical Center. Works closely with Senior Leadership throughout the health system to ensure that the Medical Center functions in a manner that is financially successful and delivers UCI Health's mission. Serves as the primary point of contact for all nursing matters at the Irvine Medical Center and collaborates closely with health system leaders to align clinical operations with organizational goals and standards.Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:Understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirementsStrong planning, financial and analytical skills to provide effective leadership for assigned areasRegistered NurseMust possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMinimum 5 years’ experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a nursing roleMinimum 10 years’ experience of progressive management responsibilityMarketing knowledge and skills to successfully promote assigned programs and servicesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExcellent negotiation skills and proven ability to influence others internal and external to the organizationEvidence of sound critical thinking skills and the ability to think creatively and strategicallyDemonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teamsBachelor’s degree in NursingAbility to successfully represent the UC Irvine Enterprise to the external communityAbility to successfully cross departmental lines of management to organize, guide and direct the development, delivery and marketing of assigned programs and servicesAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemAbility to develop and implement programs and improve organizational performanceAbility to comply with all nurse practice and medical center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Ability to comply with activities mandated by The Joint Commission/Title 22, CLIA, etc.Preferred Qualifications:MBA or Masters in Healthcare Management or related fieldMBA or Master's degree in an equivalent fieldLeadership experience in an academic medical center environmentKnowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and formsConditions 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 EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing 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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