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Unit Director, Orthopaedic/Neurospine/Orthospine

UCSF Health
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Job Description

The Unit Director is responsible for the daily 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the overall operations of the department & participates in decision making related to departmental functions.

Reporting to the Patient Care Director of the Acute Care Division, responsible for providing consistent clinical leadership and nursing practice oversight for UCSF Acute Care Division at Parnassus, Mission Bay and Mount Zion academic medical centers.

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.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
  • minimum of 2 years of nursing management in an inpatient unit, academic medical center or highly matrixed organization. Other previous leadership experience may be considered
  • Registered Nurse in the State of California
  • Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
  • 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
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines
  • Excellent leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines
  • Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area
  • Prior experience in a union environment
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and key nursing indicators
  • Prior experience in acuity-adaptable model
  • Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management used in nursing units or departments
  • National Certification in Nursing Leadership (examples: NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNML)

License/Certification

  • Registered Nurse in the State of California
  • Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

About UCSF

ABOUT US

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 here .

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.

Salary Information

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Salary : $262,044 - $278,059

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