Nurse Supervisor - Imaging

Nurse Supervisor - Imaging

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor.

This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Special Conditions:

• 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.