Nurse Services Manager 1 - Nursing Education - Full Time, Days - University of California, Irvine

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 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.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Manager has 24/7 clinical, staffing, financial management and compliance responsibilities for Patient Education, Specialty Teams, the PICC Team, and the Skin, Wound, & Ostomy Programs. Will provide leadership, clinical expertise and guidance, and ensures effective patient care delivery systems that are consistent with the plan of care and standards of practice. Will work with nursing consortiums, school affiliations and preceptorships for students. May be responsible for program planning, product line development, contracts, and external marketing and/or community relations in support of program or product line(s). Will strategize, plan, and implement processes and standards to ensure operations that support key organizational and departmental initiatives. Coordinates the Medical Center's participation in the Nursing Consortium and assists Director with Magnet recertification. Accepts special projects as assigned by the Director. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably related to the position.

Total Compensation

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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and visitors
• Professional Certification in Specialty Area or Professional Development
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a nursing leadership role
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Knowledge of Title 22 and Joint Commissions requirements
• Demonstrated effective management skills relating to nursing in an acute care setting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collect, analyze, and interpret data, including report creation and data validation
• Current California RN license
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UCI Health organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Licenses and Certifications:

• RN
• BLS

Conditions 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 Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details 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.