Unit Director Neuroscience ICU
Unit Director Neuroscience ICU
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Job Description
The Unit Director supervises two critical care areas; the 8ICU Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit which is 8 beds and 11NICU Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit which is 16 beds with an annual budget of $20 million and 105FTE. The unit are managed as one staff with the same patient populations served. UCSF is designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Unit Director would have direct and indirect responsibilities to ensure the high level of care and regulatory compliance to maintain this designation. 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 multiple highlevel quality and safety improvement initiatives and policies update.
Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality safety and costeffectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff physicians students and others.
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Department Description
The Neurological Intensive Care unit (Neuro ICU / NICU) is one of the largest and most sophisticated neurological intensive care units in the nation. It is a fastpaced highly specialized unit providing exceptional quality care to critically ill adults with a wide array of neurological disorders including those who undergo a variety of complex surgical procedures interventional treatments and advance research treatment modalities.
The Neuro ICU cares for the most complex patients with neurological disorders including patients with subarachnoid hemorrhages intracerebral hemorrhages simple aneurysms and complicated multiple aneurysms arteriovenous malformations acute ischemic strokes brain tumors seizure disorders and spinal disorders. The unit offers a variety of advanced neurological monitoring techniques and innovative interventions that allow for the best possible outcome for the patients. Patient care is driven by a multifaceted approach geared towards the highest quality of individualized care.
UCSF is a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center accredited by The Joint Commission recognizing the neurological teams exceptional efforts in the care of stroke patients.
The Neuro ICU is composed of dedicated astute critical care nurses committed to the pursuit of excellence in the neurosciences utilizing an evidence based approach that encompasses patient and family participation.
Professional growth and development is the foundation of the unit culture and philosophy. Neuro ICU strongly supports nurses by providing them with the necessary resources and skills to be successful in this extraordinary environment. Nurses keep abreast with the current neurological trends in care through participation in advanced Neuro classes and conferences.
The Neuro ICU staff also actively participate in many quality improvement projects innovative research and community collaborative efforts.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health our mission of innovative patient care advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining whats 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
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Director
Employment Type
Full Time
