Director, Neuropsychiatry-Nursing Administration-FT Variable Shift

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 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 systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians 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 across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President / Chief Nursing Officer, The Divisional Director of Neuropsychiatry is responsible for the management of Neuropsychiatry Nursing services at UCI Health - Orange. The Director provides services to meet physician and HealthSystem objectives in the following areas: a) patient care, teaching and research, b) clinical resource management, and c) developing and administering an operating budget for capital, and programs. Maintains responsibility for the direction, administration, quality, coordination, and evaluation of patient care activities, and support services are efficiently performed to support patient care in each of the Cost Centers in the Division. Maintains direct supervision of division management and indirect supervision of staff FTEs 7days a week, 24 hours a day. Serves as the primary point of contact for inpatient behavioral health operations and collaborates closely with facility and health system leaders to align clinical operations with organizational goals and standards.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 5-7 years experience in psychiatric nursing AND 2+ years experience in nursing leadership
• OR
• Master of Science in psychiatric nursing with 2+ years experience in nursing leadership
• Working knowledge of CA LPS laws and demonstrated expertise in the leadership of an LPS-designated facility
• Strong knowledge of CA regulations and patient rights
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration with law enforcement, emergency departments, conservatorship processes, court-related processes and documentation, community resources, and crisis stabilization and discharge planning
• RN Certification in specialty area or management, within 3 years of hire
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and services
• Strong customer service orientation with an ability to interact effectively with all levels including staff, senior management, physicians, patients, and families
• Results-oriented attitude with excellent budgeting and financial skills
• Computer familiarity using MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong clinical skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership with a positive focus that will enhance the nursing services of the Division, providing optimal patient-oriented health care in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Demonstrated management experience in a healthcare environment
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in Nursing
• Master of Business or Healthcare Administration
• Gracie Medical Defense (GMD) Instructor or equivalent
• Specialty certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing or healthcare quality
• Successful regulatory survey history
• Experience working in a UC and/or union environment
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Knowledge of the Orange County healthcare market

Licenses and Certifications:

• CA Registered Nurse (Required)

Total Rewards

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.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• 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 learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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:

Closing 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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization