Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager – UC Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis. Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students.

Under the direction of the Clinical and Ambulatory Operations Director, the Clinical Nurse Manager serves as the Infection Control Officer and is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and oversight of nursing operations at the Student Health Center (SHC). This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and compliant clinical care; oversees nursing practice; manages staff development; and administers infection control programs in alignment with university policies, regulatory standards, and public health guidelines.

The role requires strong clinical expertise, operational leadership, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

• Solid knowledge of supervising a medical care unit.
• Solid knowledge of patient need and care assessment.
• Broad clinical skills in providing and supervising the appropriate medical care to patients.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, staff members, and other members of the medical community.
• Knowledge of leadership and supervision of nursing staff.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical record systems.
• Must be computer literate.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, human resource management, financial resource.
• Knowledge and experience with customer service.
• Ability to meet the challenges of complicated patient conditions, emergent situations, public health issues.
• Knowledge and compliance with standards of regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with accreditation process.
• Experience in infection control programs, policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and write nursing policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and provide health and safety training.
• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Must have current and valid California State RN license.
• Must have CPR certification.
• 5 years of demonstrated and proven quality nursing and management experience.

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
• Experience in patient care operations in an ambulatory care setting.
• Experience working in a Union environment.

This position’s schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours. Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring of licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate…