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Capacity Manager – Staffing & Patient Placement – FT Day Shift Req ID: 94331 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Staffing and Patient Placement Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $69.54/Hr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $138.41/Hr. Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Clinical Care Operations, the Nurse Manager has 24/7 leadership responsibility for the clinical and administrative management functions related to patient placement, discharge, and throughput throughout the Medical Center. The manager will support the delivery of quality care, accelerate patient throughput, and increase overall operational efficiency. Identifies and resolves throughput barriers to maximize staff workload management and improve financial performance. Implements strategies, processes, and standards to ensure clinical operations support key organizational and departmental initiatives such as quality of care, patient safety, employee recruitment and retention, and patient satisfaction. Acts as the primary point of contact related to all aspects of patient throughput, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Promotes collegial relationships between Clinical Care Operations and other departments or disciplines across the Medical Center and the community. Provides effective leadership to team members in areas including but not limited to Bed Placement, Transport and Lift Teams as well as the Discharge Lounge ensuring smooth communication and operations. Provides effective clinical support to various acute care units and participates on performance improvement projects. Serves as an effective role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients, and others. What It Takes to be Successful Total Compensation We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits . Required Qualifications: Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills Minimum of 2 years recent clinical nursing experience in acute care Minimum 3 years recent nursing management experience in a healthcare delivery system, specifically in an inpatient/acute care setting Knowledge of Title 22, The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements present in an acute care setting Demonstrated understanding of clinical service lines in an acute care setting Complete understanding of acuity levels for all patient populations Bachelor of Science, Nursing Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely and efficient patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing or similar graduate degree Licenses and Certifications: RN BLS ACLS Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy . We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/94331 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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