(RN) Interventional Psychiatry Manager - 135363

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all US 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 Interventional Psychiatry Manager will oversee all interventional psychiatry operations in both ambulatory and hospital settings. Oversite of staff, clinical operations, budgetary responsibilities, and physician relations. Responsible for ambulatory site strategy, patient access, referral turnaround, patient / staff experience, and fiscal management. Will help to lead the organizational interventional psychiatry strategy.

The Nurse Supervisor plays a key role in supporting patients, families, and clinical teams while maintaining the highest professional standards of care, in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director of Psychiatry, the Nurse Supervisor is responsible for supervision of clinic operations, including planning and performing both direct and indirect nursing interventions. This role includes overseeing the clinical care provided by UC San Diego Health, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

In collaboration with leaders and staff, the Nurse Supervisor will be responsible for managing staffing, resource allocation, and ensuring both patient and team safety. This position requires strong competence in care coordination, particularly in facilitating patient access to multidisciplinary services, including specialties, mental health, and psychosocial resources. Effective leadership and communication skills are essential to engage the team in continuous performance improvement initiatives.

The Nurse Supervisor works closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality care. This includes assisting in the optimization of administrative efficiencies within the clinical areas and exercising independent judgment in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the units with minimal administrative oversight.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum of five or more years of relevant RN experience.

• Minimum two years of RN experience within a ambulatory or inpatient Psychiatric setting.

• Strong ability to communicate proficiently orally and in writing, including competence and confidence in leading team meetings.

• Excellent interpersonal and planning skills to interact with physicians and staff at various skill and licensure levels.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with patients and their families. Compassionate caregiver with a holistic perspective of patient and family-centered care.

• Experience working in a charge, supervisory, or management level position in an Ambulatory or Inpatient environment.

• 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.

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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