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Unit Director, Medical Surgical ICU Stanyan & Hyde

University of California - San Francisco
$262,044 - $278,059 (Annual Rate). Annual bonus target = 7.5%, maximum 10%
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
Reporting to the Nursing Director, the Unit Director of the Intensive Care Unit for UCSF Community Hospitals. The director ensures safe, high quality, equitable critical care; manages capacity, acuity based staffing, and inter-unit transfers; and maintains continuous readiness for CMS and TJC standards. Core accountabilities include operational planning and direction, financial performance, performance improvement, human resources (hiring, onboarding, scheduling, competency), evaluation of care, patient and family experience and service recovery, and partnership with ancillary departments to remove barriers. The director also maintains CCU readiness (policies, equipment, staffing contingency, and activation plans) to support surge or future service reactivation. Equally vital, this leader builds a culture of psychological safety and engagement: modeling Just Culture and trauma informed leadership; fostering respectful communication and inclusive teams; preventing and responding to workplace violence; and creating reliable channels for voice, feedback, and recognition. The director coaches and develops staff and charge RNs/assistant nurse managers, supports certification and career pathways, and routinely rounds to listen, learn, and close the loop. They collaborate across UCSF Health Adult Services, represent the organization with UCSF Health Hyde and Stanyan community hospitals and community agencies, and contribute to advancing True North priorities in Safety, Quality, Patient Experience, People, Equity, Financial Stewardship, and Growth and Innovation. This role holds 24-hour responsibility for nursing and operational leadership across two ICU campuses, with oversight of a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) that is not currently in use. Relocation package and $20,000.00 sign on bonus eligible! 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 Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Registered Nurse in the State of California BLS by American Heart Association ACLS by American Heart Association Minimum of two (2) years of progressive and recent nursing administration and leadership as a nursing supervisor or manager level in an Intensive Care Unit in a medical center within the last five (5) years 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 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 preferred ANCC RN specialty certification in Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive-Advanced AACN RN Specialty Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) License/Certification Registered Nurse in the State of California AHA CPR Certification About UCSF 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 Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Registered Nurse in the State of California BLS by American Heart Association ACLS by American Heart Association Minimum of two (2) years of progressive and recent nursing administration and leadership as a nursing supervisor or manager level in an Intensive Care Unit in a medical center within the last five (5) years 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 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 preferred ANCC RN specialty certification in Nurse Executive or Nurse Executive-Advanced AACN RN Specialty Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) License/Certification Registered Nurse in the State of California AHA CPR Certification