Patient Care Director, BCH Acute Care & Support Services at UC San Francisco in Oakland, CA

Job description

Under the general direction of the Associate Chief Nurse Officer (ACNO), the Patient Care Director (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, Medical, Surgical inpatient, and rehabilitation inpatient. 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. May represent UCSF Health for specific projects or activities that involve the Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (BCHOAK) administration at other local hospitals or community agencies. This role is essential and participates with leadership at all levels to develop short and long-term strategies that support the nursing workforce and patient care outcomes. Fosters change management skills in direct reporting leadership team to promote an agile and flexible workforce. Represents nursing on cross-functional committees; has external presence in community, professional organizations and societies. Oversees large, multiple departments. Ensures that quality nursing care is provided and in alignment with internal policy and external regulations for the medical center and / or health system. Department Overview: Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland (BCHOAK) is a part of the UC Health System. Complex tertiary care is provided to pediatric patients using a model of Family Center Care. As a regional referral center for Northern California, BCHOAK is a nursing leader and continuing looking to improve on current performance with patient safety as the center core for this work. The Pediatric Acute Care Patient Care Director is essential to this work and leading the care provided patients and families in the Acute Care setting. % of time Essential Function (Yes/No) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) Provides strategic and operational planning for staffing, fiscal and material resources Participates in developing and implementing new systems, policies and programs Ensures compliance with agency regulations and professional standards Participates in system-wide committees and strategic planning with senior leadership across services (e g , outpatient, children's, cancer center) to develop plans and systems for coordination and / or integration of care for all patient populations for the medical center or the health system Participates in professional associations, community and with elected officials to share insights and perspective on the healthcare needs of patients and their families Examples include healthcare costs, overcoming economic barriers, funding for patient education and educational resources to meet forecasted staffing needs Ensures ongoing mentorship and relevant leadership / professional development programs are provided for nurse leadership across the medical center and / or health system Works with senior leaders to develop a succession planning pipeline for nurse leadership Develops, implements and monitors the short and long range financial plans for patient care services for the medical center and / or health system Collaborates with senior management on fiscal planning proposals Develops managers and staff to incorporate and utilize a shared governance structure Ensures patient care unit environments support a shared voice in nursing practice and the exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes Ensures the development of core competencies, assessment plans and tools for the medical center and / or health system Works with clinical educators and subordinate management to evaluat