Assistant Unit Director Neuro TCU

Job Description

Dept Description:

15M has 24 beds primarily for Neurosurgery and Neurology patients (pre/post op, ICU transfers, and direct admits). There is Centralized Cardiac Telemetry and Centralized Continuous Pulse Oximetry capability. Patients may require cardiac and respiratory monitoring, frequent assessments, and specialized treatments that do not require critical care. 15M also admits overflow from other service lines.

* Neurological: CVAs/strokes, seizure disorders, altered mental status, encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, TIAs, and intractable migraines.

* Neurosurgical: Craniotomies for tumors, acoustic neuromas, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, and seizure disorders. Transsphenoidal surgeries for pituitary tumors, and stereotactic biopsies. VP (ventriculo- peritoneal) shunts and lumbar drain placements; and select EVDs.

* Neuro-Interventional: Cerebral angiograms and embolizations.

An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, therapists, and Case Managers work together to care for, to rehabilitate to improve outcomes for an optimal discharge to home or other health care setting.

Job Function Summary:

Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes 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.

Custom Scope

Supervises staff involved in providing neuroscience specialty, 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.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: - Recent, within the past 5 years, RN experience in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Unit - Recent administrative oversight in an inpatient Neuro Transitional Care Unit e.g. previous as an Assistant Nurse Manager, charge nurse or similar role. - Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and mutliple priorities involved with a patient care unit. - In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies. - Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters. - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions. - Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies. - Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals. - Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments. Preferred qualifications: - Master's Degree preferred. - Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification - CNRN, SCRN or PCCN Education/License/Certifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. - Registered Nurse in the State of California. - Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

License / Certification

2600-Nursing

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.