Ambulatory Care Patient Supv 2 - Clinic Senior Center - FT Days

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established in 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals, and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, a Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people through excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.

About the role

Incumbent is responsible for management functions related to the delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care in the Clinic. Supervises and directs staff and functions in the unit while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit-specific expertise. Specific duties include managing human resources functions, directing patient care activities, monitoring unit budgets, and participating in departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients, and others.

Responsibilities

• Manage human resources functions
• Direct patient care activities
• Monitor unit budgets
• Participate in departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects
• Serve as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients, and others

Requirements

• Understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a nurse
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff through prior lead or supervisory experience
• Complete understanding of acuity levels for the patient population
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (all external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• ACLS certified or eligibility for certification

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug-Free Environment
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information

Additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job-specific requirements, including California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, and Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.