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Assistant Unit Director - Pediatric Cardiac ICU (Evenings)
 University of California - San Francisco | |
 United States, California, San Francisco | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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Description & Requirements Job Description
Supervises 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.
The UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) is an 18-bed tertiary and quaternary cardiac surgical intensive care unit that cares for critically ill neonates through adults with congenital heart defects. PCICU patients arrive through our in-house, nurse-managed Transport Team and Access Center for care that can only be provided at UCSF Medical Center or direct referrals for specialized surgical care. These patients receive care for a variety of life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. Nurses on this unit learn the skills necessary to maintain vital functions for these fragile children, while supporting their families through difficult times.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - Two years of RN clinical experience - Two years of progressive leadership experience in patient care services. - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including effective communication and collaborative decision making - Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes. - Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments. - This position requires cross-training to the Pediatric Cardiac Transitional Care Unit as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Two years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN leadership or supervisory experience - Masters Degree in Nursing or relevant area - CCRN - Leadership Certification Required License/Certifications: - Registered Nurse in the state of California - American Heart Association CPR certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire) - American Heart Association PALS certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse
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