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Patient Care Director - Pediatrics

University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Under the general direction of the Associate Chief Nurse Officer (ACNO), the PCD supervises Unit Directors and teams within Pediatric Acute Care & Support Services. The PCD works closely with Nursing colleagues, appropriate Department Chairs, Medical Directors, and medical staff for the services assigned. Core departmental oversight of several pediatric departments, such as: Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Med/Surg, Transitional Care and Intensive Care Nursery, Other key contacts include Child Life, Case Management, Social Work, Human Resources, Employee and Labor Relations, Ambulatory Services, Facilities, Materials Management, Finance as well as components of the clinical enterprise including Information Systems, Planning and Marketing and the Medical Group.


  • At least 5 years of nursing management and leadership experience in large academic, complex, or highly matrixed health care organization.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Magnet journey and process.
  • Advanced knowledge of hospital operations in a multi-hospital setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the multidisciplinary team.
  • Advanced communications and interpersonal skills to promote an effective model of shared governance among multiple disciplines. Ability to motivate and engage all levels of staff. regarding patient care programs, strategies, and organizational mission and values.
  • Advanced leadership, with demonstrated fiscal and operations management skills. Ability to develop nurse leaders in their adoption and promotion of a shared governance model of collaboration.
  • In-depth knowledge of a broad scope of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.
  • BSN or Master's Degree in nursing.
  • Master's degree in nursing or relevant area.
  • RN - California License or eligible.
  • Current AHA CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PALS certification.
  • Ability to engage in professional nursing associations, academic nursing partnerships, and nursing community to represent UCSF Nursing Services
  • Experience with LEAN methodologies and/or knowledge and support of Lean Management principles.
  • Ability to develop a systems strategic plan and implementing that vision across a large, complex organization.


  • At least 5 years of nursing management and leadership experience in large academic, complex, or highly matrixed health care organization.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Magnet journey and process.
  • Advanced knowledge of hospital operations in a multi-hospital setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the multidisciplinary team.
  • Advanced communications and interpersonal skills to promote an effective model of shared governance among multiple disciplines. Ability to motivate and engage all levels of staff. regarding patient care programs, strategies, and organizational mission and values.
  • Advanced leadership, with demonstrated fiscal and operations management skills. Ability to develop nurse leaders in their adoption and promotion of a shared governance model of collaboration.
  • In-depth knowledge of a broad scope of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.
  • BSN or Master's Degree in nursing.
  • Master's degree in nursing or relevant area.
  • RN - California License or eligible.
  • Current AHA CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PALS certification.
  • Ability to engage in professional nursing associations, academic nursing partnerships, and nursing community to represent UCSF Nursing Services
  • Experience with LEAN methodologies and/or knowledge and support of Lean Management principles.
  • Ability to develop a systems strategic plan and implementing that vision across a large, complex organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

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