Assistant Unit Director Pediatric PACU

Description

The Nurse Service Supervisor II (Assistant Unit Director - PACU) provides leadership and oversight for a perioperative nursing unit at the University of California San Francisco. This role ensures optimal patient outcomes promotes a culture of shared nursing practice and is accountable for quality safety patient experience and costeffectiveness. The supervisor collaborates with physicians students and interdisciplinary teams while serving as a resource for staff on clinical issues policies and technology.

• Supervise RN PCA technician and ward clerk staff ensuring accountability and stewardship of operational financial and human resources.
• Serve as a clinical resource on patient care issues new policies and technology keeping staff informed of changes.
• Promote a positive patient experience and conduct service recovery as needed across the unit.
• Manage unit scheduling patient census and acuity; resolve system issues and ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
• Monitor services provided by support departments and collaborate to improve utilization and efficiency.
• Evaluate staff performance participate in hiring salary actions terminations and orient new employees to nursing responsibilities.
• Foster a climate of effective teamwork communication and collaboration among all unit members.
• Guide staff in meeting professional goals and performance improvement using standard evaluation tools.
• Communicate regularly with management on unit activities operational and human resources issues.
• Involve physicians and interdisciplinary team members in planning admissions transfers and discharges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum five (5) years perioperative clinical experience in a hospitalbased setting.
• Three to five (35) years management experience in a perioperative environment.
• Indepth knowledge of ASPAN clinical standards and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency with business software specialized nursing applications and datamanagement systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for training reporting and presenting complex information.
• Demonstrated ability in human resources management staff evaluation and performance improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospitalbased perioperative leadership experience and ANCC/CPAN/CCRN/CSSM certification within 12 months of hire.

Required License/Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current AHA PALS certification
• Current AHA ACLS certification

Required Experience:

Director