Nurse Manager - Clinical Research Services

Job Summary

Supervises and provides support to staff involved in providing interdisciplinary clinical / nursing care at a clinic and / or center, such as RNs, HAs/phlebotomists, patient schedulers, etc. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in assigned clinic(s) and serves as a role model. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources.

Department Description

UCSF's Clinical and Translational Science Institute's (CTSI) Clinical Research Services Unit (CRS) is recruiting for a Nurse Manager position to join their team whose mission is to provide high quality clinical research support to UCSF study teams. Notable responsiblities fo the Nurse Manager is the supervision and support of clincal research staff consisting of research nurses and hospital assistant/phlebotomists at CRS' Mission Bay and ZSFG sites.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager will manage clinical research activities at CRS' Mission bay and ZSFG locations, which includes oversight of the implementation of IRB approved federally and industry funded protocols. This position requires professional nursing knowledge, strong clinical skills, leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and interface with principal investigators, members of the clinical research community and with UCSF and ZSFG medical center representatives and leadership.

The Nurse Manger will also contribute to CTSI's ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives.

We value and nurture a commitment to building a supportive workplace, are an equal opportunity employer and a workplace that strives to invest in the overall well-being of our employees through comprehensive benefit offerings, professional development, engagement, wellness programs, and a focus on work-life balance.

30%

Supervises and facilitates the flow of patient care activities and coordination of the interdisciplinary clinical staff for assigned clinics / centers. Assures quality care and compliance with internal policy, external regulations and accepted practices across the continuum of care. May also supervise the fiscal and administrative operations

• Serves as the unit(s) supervisor and holds staff accountable for participant and study team satisfaction.
• Plans and coordinates staffing for the delivery of research related activities.
• Works with the Nursing Director, Assistant Nursing Director, and site-specific administrative nurse supervisors to determine cross coverage needs across CRS.
• Promotes a physical environment conducive to the delivery of safe participant care.
• Monitors the execution of research activities to ensure implementation meets protocol specific requirements.
• Adheres to the clinical policies and best clinical practices outlined by the UCSF and SFVA medical centers.
• Ensures staff are compliant with HIPPA regulations and IRB human subjects protection policies.
• Ensures staff complete all required departmental, institutional, and research required trainings and certifications.
• Ensures staff and clinical research activities adhere to State and Federal regulations.
• Assists with the delivery of clinical research activities when required in the course of duty.
• Other duties as required.

25%

Evaluates subordinate staff and participates in decision-making on hiring, salary actions, disciplinary actions, performance ratings, and other human resources matters. Evaluates the competencies of clinical staff, according to scope of practice for the position.

• Selects and hires qualified staff members in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Onboards newly hired staff to the units and ensures staff complete federal institutional onboarding requirements for personnel working at the VA location.
• Follows institutional Human Resources policies and procedures and labor relations standards.
• Monitors and documents staff performance and addresses issues promptly.
• Carries out disciplinary actions (if required) in consultation with Labor and Employee Relations and per University Policy.
• Conducts timely staff performance evaluations based on organizational standards and PRIDE values.
• Ensures clinical staff function within their scope of practice per medical center guidelines and per licensure.
• Ensures and documents that staff meet all clinical competency requirements.
• Approves and audits staff timesheets according to the UCSF timesheet policy/guidelines.
• Approves staff vacation, overtime, and per diem usage in consultation with…