Description

Join UCSF Health and help elevate critical care excellence as the next Unit Director, Medical Surgical ICU.

The Position

• The Unit Director, Medical Surgical ICU will provide operational and clinical leadership for a high-acuity critical care environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and equitable patient care while maintaining continuous readiness for CMS and The Joint Commission (TJC) regulatory standards and UCSF Health.
• Reporting to the Senior Director of Nursing, this leader will provide oversight of two campus locations and approximately 69 FTEs.
• This leader will be responsible for addressing structural gaps within the department through strategic recruitment and staffing efforts to promote operational stability. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and developing staff, enhancing the patient experience, and partnering with organizational leadership to identify opportunities for service line growth and improvement.
• The ideal candidate will be a highly visible, hands-on leader with exceptional collaboration and communication skills. A seasoned critical care leader with experience in academic medical centers and an understanding of unionized environments will be essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active CA RN license and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
• Minimum of two years of recent progressive nursing leadership experience at the supervisor or manager level within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in an acute care medical center within the last five years required. Strong hospital operations and management experience is essential.

Compensation Range

• The base salary range for this position is $262,000 to $278,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

• UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital is a specialized inpatient rehabilitation hospital within UCSF Health, providing comprehensive rehabilitative care for patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, and other complex medical conditions.
• The hospital offers intensive inpatient rehabilitation services through a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other rehabilitation specialists dedicated to helping patients regain function and independence.
• As part of UCSF Health, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, Stanyan Hospital benefits from access to advanced clinical expertise, evidence-based practices, and a culture of innovation focused on improving patient outcomes.
• The hospital is committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care in a supportive healing environment, helping individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals and successfully transition to home and community life.
• Guided by UCSF Health’s mission of advancing health worldwide, Stanyan Hospital combines compassionate care, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support recovery and enhance quality of life.

The Community

• San Francisco offers a vibrant urban lifestyle, combining world-renowned cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay.
• Residents enjoy access to iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman's Wharf, along with miles of waterfront trails, beaches, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
• The city is known for its thriving arts and culture scene, featuring world-class museums, theaters, music venues, and professional sports, as well as a celebrated culinary landscape that reflects its rich diversity.
• San Francisco serves as a hub for innovation and higher education, with close proximity to leading technology companies, research institutions, and prestigious universities throughout the Bay Area.
• Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, sailing, and weekend destinations including Muir Woods National Monument, Napa Valley, and the scenic Northern California coastline.

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Lauren Johnson

Executive Leadership Search Director

lauren.johnson@amnhealthcare.com