Unit Director, Acute Rehabilitation Services (Nurse Manager)
Join UCSF Health as Unit Director and provide daily 24‑hour planning, organization, direction, and control of department operations while participating in decision‑making for departmental functions. The Director reports to the Senior Director for Patient Care Services and offers clinical leadership and nursing practice oversight for acute rehabilitation units at UCSF Health Stanyan & Hyde Medical Centers.
Job Summary
The Director ensures quality patient care across two hospitals, serves as a nursing practice role model, manages staff and resources, designs and oversees nursing and administrative operations, coordinates staffing, finances, and material resources, and develops and implements new programs and policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily 24‑hour planning, organization, direction, and control of department operations.
- Participate in decision‑making related to departmental functions.
- Provide clinical leadership and nursing practice oversight for acute rehabilitation units.
- Ensure patient care quality across units.
- Manage staff, personnel, fiscal, and material resources.
- Design and oversee nursing and administrative operations for large or multiple patient‑care areas.
- Coordinate staffing, fiscal, and material resources.
- Develop and implement new programs and policies.
- Report to the senior director and communicate with other units.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
- Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Must have 5 years of nursing leadership experience & 3–5 years of ARU experience (IRF)
- Basic Life Support – AHA
- CRRN certification, inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) within 6 months
- Strong hospital management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services
- Knowledge of hospital / clinic operations in a 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
- Ability to create and maintain a goal‑oriented climate of teamwork, and consistent achievement of objectives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision‑making across multiple units and disciplines
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in relevant area preferred
- Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area preferred
- Must have knowledge of regulatory requirements for CARF/IRF accreditation
License / Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of California
Location
San Francisco, CA – St. Francis Campus
Compensation
Annual salary range: $253,900 – $269,400 (subject to UC policy).
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 any other protected status under state or federal law.
About UCSF Health
UCSF Health is a leading academic medical center with a commitment to innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research. UCSF is committed to building a diverse community and supporting equity and inclusion.
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