Director Nursing Partnerships - UCSF Alliance

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

• Collaborate with the Administrative Director to:

• Guide inpatient nurse managers in all aspects of unit operations including nursing professional practice, quality improvement activities, nursing care model design, staffing guidelines and budget development.

• Maintain the philosophy, purpose, standards, and policies and procedures of the Division of Nursing.

• Develop goals and objectives for the Nursing staff, guiding inpatient nurse managers in ensuring the established goals and objectives are met.

• Define nursing roles and assure the implementation of nursing staff education through orientation and staff development programs that support the development of the rehabilitation nursing practice.

• Collaborate with program leaders in the identification of patient education processes and related materials to assist in the provision of patient care.

• Provide statistical reports and information for analysis, program planning, and decision-making.

• Provide guidance to inpatient nurse managers and Flex Staff in budget development and implementation, recommending cost-containing programs, equipment, and methodologies.

• Review and revise existing programs/projects for increased productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality improvement.

• Function as a nurse resource person in assisting other departments programs and projects.

• Recommend investments in new technologies/equipment.

• Interview and evaluate the hiring of nurse managers, charge nurses, and other key nursing division personnel.

• Assist program/unit operations leaders with orienting new nurse managers and recommending and/or providing ongoing educational programs and guidance to inpatient nurse managers.

• Participate in SRAlab/ABMC committees as assigned.

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

• Reports directly to the Executive Director Strategic Alliances.

• Masters degree in nursing or a related appropriate field preferred.

• Current registration to practice professional nursing in the state of California.

• Certification in rehabilitation nursing strongly preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of nursing experience including 5 years of professional management experience including both fiscal responsibility and quality of care responsibility.

• Demonstrated abilities in research, program development, and implementation.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; previous teaching experience preferred.

• Interpersonal skills needed to provide leadership with all levels of staff.

• Analytical skills needed to assess existing programs, promote research activities, and develop new programs/initiatives.

• Computer skills required in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.