Job Summary The Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the daily operations and clinical practice of assigned patient care areas, in order to provide quality, individualized patient care and support of Medical Center philosophies. The Nurse Manager will lead staff to model a professional practice environment by providing a clinically competent staff; encouraging strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication; supporting autonomy and accountability; providing staff opportunities for in-service and formal education; stressing the importance of continuous learning; and supporting a culture where concern for the patient is paramount. The Nurse Manager supports research, participates in both long- and short-term strategic planning, and assures patient advocacy. The Nurse Manager is accountable to the Practice Manager and Director of Ambulatory Nursing Practice.
Apply By Date
May 29, 2024 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications

• A valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. In addition, Master's degree required in nursing or other related field. If currently in a Master's degree program, must complete and graduate within three years.
• Minimum of 2 years' of nursing management experience required

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Meets specialty specific clinical competencies for assigned area
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of health care technology within specialty area
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification of preferred field of practice
• Nurse Executive Advanced Certification (NEA-BC)
• 3 years of experience working in a surgical specialty clinic setting or equivalent experience.

Department Description
The Outpatient Surgery Clinic provides consultative, pre-operative and follow-up care for patients seen across eight surgical specialties, and possibly growing in the future. We provide outpatient support for the multidisciplinary Bariatric Center of Excellence program, which incorporates both surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs; the regional Burn and Trauma Centers in addition to Acute Care Surgery; patients of Colorectal Surgery; Patients of Hand Plastics and General Plastic Surgery; and Cardiac Surgery, including its VAD program. Services are provided at the C St UCDH Clinic, UCDH Cypress Building, and in the future at the UCDH 48X Building.
Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $124,200 - $284,400
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 28
• Payroll Title: AMBUL CARE PAT MGR 2
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Mon - Fri
• Location: Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Paid Time Off begins at 24 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness program and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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.
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