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Associate Director of Nursing, Infusion Services - 133416

UC San Diego Health • Full-time • La Jolla, CA, US • 1w ago

Payroll Title:

NURSE SVC MGR 2

Department:

Cancer Ctr Admin

Hiring Pay Scale

$185,800 - $226,010 / Year

Worksite:

Moores Cancer Center

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

Uncovered

Total Openings:

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

#133416 Associate Director of Nursing, Infusion Services

Filing Deadline: Fri 12/20/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/20/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director of Nursing, Infusion Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and clinical oversight of infusion services within outpatient cancer services. As a change leader and agent, responsible for promoting an 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, patient experience 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.

Designs and oversees nursing and administrative operations in multiple patient care areas. Accountable for the overall administrative planning and coordination of the staffing, fiscal and material resources. Assists with the development and implementation of new programs and policies. Ensures optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in assigned areas.

Key responsibilities:
- Establishing strategic partnerships across multiple disciplines and departments to continually improve patient care and access, including team and patient experience
- Mentoring nurse leaders and team members in professional development pathways, including coaching and performance management as needed
- Role modelling effective, collaborative communication in all settings and with all stakeholders, including leaders, team members, physicians and patients
- Facilitating change as part of continuous quality improvement, engaging team and all partners in moving forward through the ability to operationalize excellence
- Ongoing adherence to evidence-based standards of excellence, including all regulatory requirements
- Develops and implements operational processes to ensure quality patient care across departments/units.
- Participates in the development and implementation of patient care practices which meet internal policy, external regulations, and accepted standards across the continuum of care.
- Partners with leadership across services to develop and implement policies and procedures for coordination of care for all patient populations.
- Represents nursing units within purview, and/or across health system on interdisciplinary committees.
- Addresses a range of patient care topics impacting the medical center or health system, such as patient satisfaction levels, quality improvement initiatives, workflow efficiencies and clinical information systems.
- Promotes ongoing leadership and team member ongoing professional development through collaborative goal setting.
- Coordinates the resource needs for areas of responsibility, including the review and approval of budgetary recommendations.
- Prepares and reviews variance analyses of budgeted revenues and expenses.
- Promotes an environment for collaborative decision making and shared governance across departments/patient care units.
- Responsible for employee recruitment, performance evaluation, progressive discipline and staff development.
- Instills strong management practices to create a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and timely achievement of goals and objectives.
- Works with clinical educators and leadership to evaluate core competencies in nursing care for units.
- Collaborates with IT managers to develop and implement new or improved patient care information systems and coordinates efforts across units.
- Collaborates with subordinate management to recommend and maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Advises senior leadership of administrative and nursing issues, the needs of individual units, and resolution of these matters.
- Designs and coordinates a patient flow system.
- Works collaboratively with labor relations on bargaining unit issues and contract negotiations at the local level.
- Facilitates and oversees resolution of human resources, labor relations, employee safety and risk management issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and eight or more years of relevant clinical experience, including experience in an oncology setting.
Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Strong hospital/healthcare management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services. Knowledge of hospital or clinical operations in a hospital or medical center setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the department and team.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines.
Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.
Excellent leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives.
Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining an effective, engaged team culture through leadership by example, mutual respect, trust building through accountability and fostering open communication.
Cultivates diversity and inclusion as part of fostering creativity and innovation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced nursing degree / MSN
Ten or more years of relevant clinical experience, including progressive leadership
Five or more years in a manager or higher level leadership role
Experience in an oncology setting
Experience in a Magnet hospital setting
Management experience in a union environment
Experience in clinical quality improvement
Experience in change management
Certification in relevant area (OCN, NE-BC, etc.)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must pass a background check.
Must pass physical, drug screen and TB test.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $163,800 - $331,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $78.45 - $158.62

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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 or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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