RN Supervisor Radiology

Job Function Summary:

Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.

The UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging provides comprehensive impatient and outpatient services (including diagnostic and body/neuro interventional radiology). These services are offered at 15 sites throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area, with additional growth ongoing.

Under the direction of both Radiology leadership this role is responsible and accountable for coordinating optimal, safe, effective and timeline access to Radiology services for patients in UCFS’s inpatient and ED settings. The role will be responsible for supporting outcomes in radiology (turnaround times, scheduling inpatient and outpatient exams associated with discharge escalations) and track metrics/outcomes while aligning key radiology. In addition, s/he/they are responsible for facilitating timely and appropriate communication between the care team and core/support services.

Given the visibility and interdisciplinary coordination of this role it will be key for s/he/they to have an active role in improvement efforts. This could include leading, supporting, or serving as a subject matter expert as part of continuous improvement efforts led by Radiology, and/or other departments within UCSF Health.

This role needs to have the flexibility to grow and develop with the evolution of the and the strategic direction of UCSF Health. Will be responsible for managing and coordinate care of patients requiring imaging services leading to a proactive approach to patient throughput.

This role will be responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of throughput practices related to imaging. Will act as a liaison to all other cross-functional operational/clinical departments for adults/pediatrics/network hospitals.

This role will also stay up to date on current & future technologies related to imaging & patient throughput. Will be responsible for understanding, implementing and educating stakeholders on current/future tools related to imaging services.

Supervises staff involved in providing clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Salary Information

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.

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