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Unit Director, St Mary's Acute Unit

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Jun 19, 2025
Unit Director, St Mary's Acute Unit SURGICAL ACUTE Full Time 85290BR Job Summary The St. Mary's Acute Care Telemetry Unit Director provides strategic and operational leadership for two dynamic inpatient nursing units, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. This role is responsible for clinical oversight, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, leveraging data to drive performance outcomes and identifying opportunities for improvement. The director implements evidence-based practices, leads course correction efforts in response to quality or safety trends, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and excellence. In addition to clinical leadership, the Unit Director manages financial and human resources to meet organizational goals. They oversee budget planning, monitor productivity benchmarks, and implement strategies to optimize staffing and resource utilization without compromising patient care. This role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to align unit operations with both short- and long-term strategic priorities of the organization. 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. The salary range for this position is $253,900 - $269,400 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The St Mary's Acute unit is a medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of patients with complex comorbidities, this unit has a focus on orthopedic and oncologic populations. The St. Mary Telemetry unit is a 30-bed telemetry unit that cares for a diverse patient population requiring an elevated level of monitoring or specialized telemetry care. Both units are staffed with a dedicated team of nurses and ancillary care partners to ensure the highest quality of care. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Minimum of 3 years of strong hospital management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services Registered Nurse in the State of California BLS By American Heart Association Knowledge of hospital / clinic operations in a hospital or medical center setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the department and team 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 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 Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area preferred ACLS by American Heart Association ANCC RN specialty certification in Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive-Advanced License/Certification Registered Nurse in the State of California BLS By American Heart Association 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 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. Organization Health Job Code and Payroll Title 006506 NURSE SVC MGR 2 Job Category Nursing - Adult Medical Surgical Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Employee Class Career Percentage 100% Location San Francisco, CA Campus St. Mary's Work Style Fully On-Site Shift Days Shift Length 8 Hours