Unit Director, Orthopaedic/Neurospine/Orthospine University of California
- San Francisco Campus and Health United States, California, San Francisco Mar 19, 2026 Unit Director, Orthopaedic/Neurospine/Orthospine Othopaedic/Neurospine/Orthospine Unit Full Time 87948BR Job Summary The Unit Director is responsible for the daily 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the overall operations of the department & participates in decision making related to departmental functions.
Reporting to the Patient Care Director of the Acute Care Division, responsible for providing consistent clinical leadership and nursing practice oversight for UCSF Acute Care Division at Parnassus, Mission Bay and Mount Zion academic medical centers. Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Manages staff involved in providing clinical patient care. Responsible for the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources on a 24-hour basis. 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. The salary range for this position is $262,044
Annual bonus target = 7.5%, maximum 10% 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 The 31-bed Orthopaedic/Neurospine/Orthospine Unit is a fast-paced inpatient unit, located on the fifteenth floor of Long Hospital. Staff provide exceptional patient-centered care to patients undergoing neurospine, orthospine and other orthopaedic surgeries. Types of surgery common on this unit include orthospine and neurospine procedures including laminectomy, discectomy, foraminotomy and spinal infusions, as well as some orthopaedic procedures such as soft tissue tumor removals. The unit focuses on cutting edge pain management modalities, evidence-based post-surgical interventions and advanced surgical interventions. Clinical teams are highly trained in providing clinical patient care to these patient population. Clinical teams support their patients with an interdisciplinary approach. The dynamic patient care team consists of surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, case managers and social workers. Professional development of the staff is supported through participation in classes, seminars, and conferences as well as unit councils, quality improvement projects and community activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
minimum of 2 years of nursing management in an inpatient unit, academic medical center or highly matrixed organization. Other previous leadership experience may be considered
Registered Nurse in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Knowledge of hospital / clinic operations in a hospital or medical center setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the department and team
Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments
Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines
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 Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area
Prior experience in a union environment
Knowledge of Lean principles and key nursing indicators
Prior experience in acuity-adaptable model
Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management used in nursing units or departments
National Certification in Nursing Leadership (examples:
NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNML
) License/Certification Registered Nurse in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification 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. s & 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 Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco 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 For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Organization Health Job Code and Payroll Title 006506 NURSE
SVC MGR 2
Job Category Nursing
- Adult Critical Care, Nursing
- Management/Administration, Other Nursing, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99
- Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Employee Class Career Percentage 100% Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) Work Style Fully On-Site Shift Days Shift Length 8 Hours
