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Chief Nursing ExecutiveUniversity of California - San Francisco Campus and Health • San Francisco, CA, United States
Chief Nursing Executive

Chief Nursing Executive

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Chief Nursing Executive

Medical Center Administration

Full Time

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Job Summary

This position reports directly to the SVP / COO of UCSF Health. As a key member of executive leadership, the Chief Nurse Executive contributes to the development and implementation of major strategic goals and direction, and provides vision for all aspects of patient and quality of care issues. Ensures integration of services as appropriate across UCSF Health, and alignment with long-range objectives and strategies. Safeguards compliance with internal policies and external regulatory agencies. Ensures professional nursing standards are uniform and maintained across UCSF Health.

The Chief Nurse Executive is also expected to collaborate closely with the Business Unit Presidents at UCSF Health to advance the Nursing function throughout the organization, ensuring cohesive strategies and initiatives that elevate the quality of nursing care while maintaining fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

The Chief Nurse Executive has a patient-first philosophy, fosters strong partnerships with the medical staff, and brings an inclusive and collaborative approach to nursing and patient care services. The Chief Nursing Executive is expected to cultivate modern workforce alignment, lead the training and education curriculum of all nursing staff incorporating evidence-based care, and manage all fiduciary obligations of nursing labor, including effective documentation and time management. This leader will represent UCSF Health nursing internally and externally, serving as the voice of a progressive, modern nursing workforce.

Patient Experience

  • Promotes and fosters a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and the coordination of care among disciplines.
  • In conjunction with entity & Business Unit leadership and the Patient Experience Department, develops and supports programs to enhance the patient experience across UCSF Health including affiliates.

Our People

  • Develops programs for recruitment, retention, training and evaluation of staff as well as overseeing and supporting talent development of nursing leadership to ensure succession planning, mentorship and coaching within departments leading to strategic goal accomplishment.
  • Provides recommendations regarding compensation and benefit programs for nursing staff.
  • Facilitates organizational performance by executing strategies that promote workforce diversity, work-life support and management excellence in partnership with the Business Unit Presidents.
  • Provides system leadership in the establishment and oversight credentialing / privileging policies for nurses and ensures compliance with such policies for nurses who seek to practice and who practice at UCSF Health.
  • Create innovative models of nursing including remote virtual intakes and discharges, etc.
  • Quality and Safety

  • Articulates the health system vision and priorities and is accountable for outcomes for patient care quality and safety in collaboration with the Vice President of Quality and other health system leaders.
  • Directs compliance programs to ensure provision of highest quality services in an efficient, cost-effective manner and within internal and external regulations.
  • In conjunction with Entity & Business Unit leadership, accountable for the design, implementation and systems for UCSF Health patient care policies and procedures to assure continuity and consistency of care delivery.
  • Assures that the Health System patient care delivery model(s), clinical and staffing standards for nursing and patient care are consistent with current research and professional standards and with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
  • Accountable for the structures and processes that support the infrastructure for nursing and clinical research across UCSF (coordinated with the Dean, School of Nursing and Dean, Medical School, Business Units).
  • Financial Strength

  • Provides strategic direction regarding centralized use of temporary services that provide nursing care; negotiates, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of agency contractual agreements.
  • In conjunction with other UCSF Health Executive & Business Unit leadership, participates in strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs and services, assuring appropriate resources for the delivery of care.
  • Ensures appropriate nurse staffing for all services within the health system and addresses top of license gaps within any department or unit.
  • Strategic Growth

  • Identifies and articulates the vision and strategic direction for the delivery of patient care and the discipline of Nursing across all patient care settings for UCSF Health and its clinical affiliates; directs and collaborates on the implementation of strategies to achieve them.
  • Leadership and Learning

  • Ensures Magnet designation for UCSF Medical Center and will assist other CNOs (Children's, LPPHC) in attaining Magnet designation.
  • Accountable for the structures and processes that support the infrastructure for nursing research across the health system (coordinated with the Dean, School of Nursing).
  • Liaises with UCSF School of Nursing and participates in and supports clinical teaching and research activities of the UCSF faculty and staff.
  • Chairs the Committee on Interdisciplinary Practice.
  • Serves as a member of the Chancellor's Governance Advisory Council, Senior Leadership Council, Operations Council, Clinical Services Executive Board and other standing committees.
  • Represents UCSF Health with UCSF Campus, UC System-wide and the community at large.
  • The salary range for this position is $575,000 - $640,000 annually, depending on experience. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

    To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / compensation-and-benefits / index.html

    Department Description

    UCSF Health Department of Nursing Overview

    UCSF Health's Nursing is a renowned organization with deep roots in research and innovation, leadership development, and nursing excellence. Numerous hospitals within UCSF Health are Magnet designated, with UCSF Medical Center being the first hospital in San Francisco to achieve this accolade. It is one of only 46 hospitals in California to achieve Magnet.

    UCSF Health has more than 5,000 nurses across the system with many having dual roles as faculty, students, researchers, and educators. The Center for Nursing Excellence & Innovation's vision is to drive "excellence in professional nursing practice, research, leadership, education, quality, patient outcomes, and innovation". The organization is highly committed to supporting the advancement of nursing care and giving opportunities to nurses to grow and be at the forefront of innovation.

    Nursing Mission

    Prepare and support UCSF nurses and clinical care partners to be expert clinicians and authentic leaders who provide high quality compassionate care, foster the spirit of clinical inquiry, pursue professional development, and enhance a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

    Nursing Vision

    Excellence in professional nursing practice, research, leadership, education, quality, patient outcomes, and innovation.

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing and master's degree in business, nursing, health care administration or a related field. PhD or DNP preferred.
  • Registered Nurse.
  • Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in hospital management and strategic planning, preferably in an academic medical center.
  • Comprehensive and thorough understanding of all elements of health care delivery, including strategy, business planning, operations and financial conditions.
  • Change management skills to transition the organization from a current state to a future state with the least amount of resistance.
  • Expertise in evaluating the organization issues, initiating actions to make change, planning change with stakeholder buy-in and executing the plan while being flexible to the changing landscape.
  • Collaborative leadership skills to function in a highly complex and matrixed organizational environment, demonstrates expert skill in building collaborative relationships, developing strategies and engaging in constructive problem-solving.
  • Relationship building skills to develop outstanding relationships at all levels of the organization in an environment that is managed through influence and relationships.
  • Expertise in all aspects of assigned functions, as well as development and management of operational and capital budgets.
  • Sets high standards of behavior, performance, quality, credibility, and integrity; exhibits judgment and business acumen necessary to raise performance to levels that would not otherwise be achieved.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the roles of teaching, research and patient care in the academic medical center and active participation in improvements relevant to each mission.
  • Ability to comply with all nurse practice and medical center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Ability to comply with activities mandated by The Joint Commission / Title 22, CLIA, etc.
  • Served in a Magnet organization or understands the principles of shared governance and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Direct experience with Lean management and / or an understanding of the Principles of Lean process improvement
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a unionized environment is strongly preferred.
  • PhD or DNP preferred.
  • License / Certification

    Licensed RN required.

    About UCSF

    At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

    Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

    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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

    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.

    Organization

    Health

    Job Code and Payroll Title

    000166 CHF NURSE OFCR

    Job Category

    Executive, Other Nursing, Professional and Managerial

    Bargaining Unit

    99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

    Employee Class

    Career

    Percentage

    100%

    Location

    San Francisco, CA

    Campus

    Mission Bay (SF)

    Work Style

    Fully On-Site

    Shift

    Days

    Shift Length

    8 Hours

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