Director, Neuropsychiatry-Nursing Administration- Shift
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing
Who We Are
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association.
Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President / Chief Nursing Officer, The Divisional Director of Neuropsychiatry is responsible for the management of Neuropsychiatry Nursing services at UCI Health
- Orange. The Director provides services to meet physician and Health System objectives in the following areas: a) patient care, teaching and research, b) clinical resource management, and c) developing and administering an operating budget for capital, and programs. Maintains responsibility for the direction, administration, quality, coordination, and evaluation of patient care activities, and support services are efficiently performed to support patient care in each of the Cost Centers in the Division.
Maintains direct supervision of division management and indirect supervision of staff FTEs 7days a week, 24 hours a day. Serves as the primary point of contact for inpatient behavioral health operations and collaborates closely with facility and health system leaders to align clinical operations with organizational goals and standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 5-7 years experience in psychiatric nursing AND 2+ years experience in nursing leadership
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- Master of Science in psychiatric nursing with 2+ years experience in nursing leadership
- Working knowledge of CA LPS laws and demonstrated expertise in the leadership of an LPS-designated facility
- Strong knowledge of CA regulations and patient rights
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration with law enforcement, emergency departments, conservatorship processes, court-related processes and documentation, community resources, and crisis stabilization and discharge planning
- RN Certification in specialty area or management, within 3 years of hire
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and services
- Strong customer service orientation with an ability to interact effectively with all levels including staff, senior management, physicians, patients, and families
- Results-oriented attitude with excellent budgeting and financial skills
- Computer familiarity using MS Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong clinical skills
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership with a positive focus that will enhance the nursing services of the Division, providing optimal patient-oriented health care in an efficient and cost-effective manner
- Demonstrated management experience in a healthcare environment
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in Nursing
- Master of Business or Healthcare Administration
- Gracie Medical Defense (GMD) Instructor or equivalent
- Specialty certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing or healthcare quality
- Successful regulatory survey history
- Experience working in a UC and/or union environment
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
- Knowledge of the Orange County healthcare market
Certifications:
- CA Registered Nurse (Required)
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