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Unit Director - Adult Neurosciences Unit (NURSE SVC MGR 1)
UCSF Medical Center
Unit Director - Adult Neurosciences Unit (NURSE SVC MGR 1)
UCSF Medical Center
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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. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as seventh in the country - 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. Department Description The Neurology / Neurosurgery unit is a state-of-the-art medical-surgical Neuroscience unit that excels in offering exciting interventions for rapidly growing services including neurology, neurosurgery and neuro interventional radiology. As a Joint commission primary stroke center, current and progressive stroke treatment options are available to patients. Five beds are dedicated to the Northern California Epilepsy Program where patients with uncontrolled seizures are monitored to determine of the best treatment options. With a collaborative team approach, the nurses on this unit provide specialized care to the unique neuroscience patient population. Through this unit's councils, shared decision making has empowered nurse driven initiatives surrounding quality & safety in patient care, professional development of staff and patient education & satisfaction. Abundant disease specific education is offered to nurses throughout the year by a variety of members of the interdisciplinary team. Job Summary The Adult Medical / Surgical High Acuity unit provides care to a diverse patient population with an emphasis on acute and chronic medicine patients. The patients require more frequent or more complex nursing assessments and interventions. Up to 16 different services admit patients to this unit. Common patient populations seen are respiratory compromise, cardiac conditions, kidney and liver patients and infectious diseases. All beds have telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring capability. Patients transition from the adult critical care units, Post Anastasia Care Unit, Emergency Department and acute care floors to this unit, depending on their condition and nursing care needs. Nurses on this unit are a highly motivated group of professionals providing outstanding care to the entire patient populations served. Teamwork among our nursing staff, as well as physician and nurse collaboration, is well tuned and allows workflow to occur optimally. The exposure to the diverse patient populations and varied levels of complexity in care provides nurses the ability to developing and hone keen assessment skills. The unit is fast paced and highly rewarding with many hands on learning opportunities available on a daily basis. Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure/Certification
Living Pride Standards Service Excellence
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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve. 
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Internal Number: 73238229
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