Nurse Supervisor - Imaging - 134356

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Imaging Nurse Supervisor will supervise staff involved in providing clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the department operations, resolves system issues, advises on work methods, manages scheduling based on patient census and acuity and ensures compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff on patient care clinical issues, new policies, and technology. Keeps staff informed of changes in policies, procedures and external regulations.
• Monitors services provided by support departments and collaborates to improve utilization and efficiency.
• Evaluates subordinate staff and participates in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, terminations, performance ratings, and other human resources matters. Orients new employees to nursing responsibilities within the practice.
• Promotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication and collaboration.
• Encourages and assists staff in meeting professional goals. Using standard practice evaluation tools to identify areas for growth. Consults with nurse leaders and educators on developing strategies for performance improvement.
• Understands unit financial goals and educates staff of cost-containment strategies. Maintains unit expenses within budget.
• Communicates regularly with management on unit activities and on pertinent operational or human resources issues.
• Responds to community or health system partners to facilitate delivery of patient care services.
• Involves physicians, staff and other healthcare team members in the development of a plan to manage patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Promotes a positive patient experience through service recovery as needed, across the nursing unit.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire, with commitment to get UCSD ART within six months
• Two (2) or more years of relevant Radiology experience.
• Flexibility to work at East Campus, La Jolla and Hillcrest Hospitals.

• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related area.
• In-depth experience with Imaging exams for Pacemaker Patients.
• Experience complying with Radiology Regulatory Guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Contrast and Radiation Safety Protocols.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.