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Unit Director, Acute Rehabilitation Services

UCSF Health
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION CARE

Full Time

86807BR

Job Summary

The Unit Director (Nurse Manager) is responsible for the daily 24 hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the over all operations of the department & participates actively in decision making related to departmental functions.

Reporting to the Sr. Director for Patient Care Services, responsible for providing consistent clinical leadership and nursing practice oversight for UCSF Health Stanyan & Hyde Medical Centers.

Functional areas of oversight include: Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) UCSF Health Stanyan & Hyde Medical Centers.

Ensures the quality of patient care in the ARU units across the two hospitals. 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.

Designs and oversees nursing and administrative operations in large and / or multiple patient care areas. Accountable for the overall administrative planning and coordination of the staffing, fiscal and material resources. Assists with the development and implementation of new programs and policies. Direct reports are typically supervisors and managers.

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 - $278,059 (Annual Rate). 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 Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at UCSF Health Stanyan & Hyde Medical Centers is a CARF (Certified Acute Rehabilitation Facility) accredited organization. It has a long history of excellence with the adult & elderly population, specializing in post-stroke and is one of the most well-respected rehabilitation facilities in the Bay Area. The unit is a 43-bed facility combined and both centers are equipped with state-of-the-art the art equipment to support rehabilitation care. The facility specializes in post stroke care, spine & traumatic brain injury, neurogenic impairment, burns, joint replacements, amputations, LVAD, transplant & other various qualifying & non-qualifying acute rehab diagnoses.

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 D IRF M (Acute Rehabilitation Unit/Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility)
  • 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 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
  • Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives
  • Excellent communications 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

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. News & 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

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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 other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

006506 NURSE SVC MGR 2

Job Category

Nursing - Adult Services, Nursing - Adult Transitional Care / Stepdown / Intermediate Care, Nursing - Management/Administration, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Hyde (SF), Stanyan (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Salary : $262,044 - $278,059

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