Nursing Shared Governance Project Manager

Nursing Excellence

Full Time

83441BR

Job Summary

The Nursing Shared Governance (NSG) Project Manager supports the development, implementation, and sustainability of shared governance operations across UCSF Health Nursing. The Project Manager will collaborate with nursing leaders and other stakeholders to create standard work to support a successful shared governance model. Utilizing project management knowledge, framework, and methodologies, the Project Manager will work with key leaders to meet established deliverables through planning, scheduling, communicating, and coordinating shared governance meetings, escalations, and action items. Additional support includes ensuring a transparent, organized, and easily accessible council repository where documents, minutes, action items, and other documents can be stored and accessed. The standard work includes the creation and use of standard templates for agendas, minutes, and action item tracking. Identifies risks and effectively communicates them to NSG leaders.

Join our team as a Nursing Shared Governance Project Manager and promote excellence in nursing operations, decision-making, and outcomes. Utilize your expertise in project management to support a shared decision governance structure across Nursing in our health system. The Nursing Shared Governance Project Manager will:

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement strategic plans for enhancing the Nursing shared governance structure.
• Lead the use of standard processes, templates, and approaches to shared governance operations
• Participate in council meetings as needed and explore areas to improve systems through assessing opportunities for creating a more effective, efficient, and valued process.
• Support the Nursing Shared Governance leadership teams' continuous improvement by designing, implementing, and refining systems and processes that support shared governance efforts.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to inform structure and process improvement opportunities.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $84,400 - 180,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation supports UCSF Health Nursing Services and has four main divisions: Nursing Professional Development, Nursing Quality and Analytics, Nursing Clinical Practice and Research, and Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations. The Professional Development team includes Nursing Professional Development Specialists who oversee the training and education needs of the Department of Nursing. The Nursing Clinical Practice and Research team includes Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Practice Specialists, who oversee evidence-based practice standards that optimize the quality and safety of patient outcomes. The Research & Scholarship team includes Nurse Scientists and Scholarship Development Specialists and who oversee the infrastructure for clinical inquiry, evidence-based practice, research, and innovation. The Nursing Quality Analytics team oversees data production, dissemination, and analytics. The Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations team oversees continuous improvement processes and nursing quality with affiliate organizations. The mission of the Center of Nursing Excellence & Innovation is to prepare and support UCSF nurses to be expert clinicians and authentic leaders who provide high-quality compassionate care, foster the spirit of clinical inquiry, promote professional development, and enhance a culture of diversity and inclusivity. Center for Nursing Excellence Institute (CNEI) is dedicated to improving nursing roles and functions for the Enterprise through Shared Governance and structure and the development of nursing leaders. The Shared Governance structure includes several councils that represent the key priority areas within Nursing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3 years experience of project management and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Project management certification from a reputable organization such as PMP, CSM or ACP to include a qualifying exam and/or quality assurance processes like Six Sigma or Lean or equivalent project management experience required.
• Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
• Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress.
• Experience analyzing projects with broad impact. Ability to manage project progress within time and budget constraints.
• Working knowledge of initiatives and an understanding of the impact on the organization of such initiatives.
• Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.
• Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated organization and project management skills.
• Demonstrated effective writing skills. Knowledge of all aspects of communications.
• Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.
• Leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or equivalent.

License/Certification

• Project management certification from a reputable organization such as PMP, CSM or ACP to include a qualifying exam and/or quality assurance processes like Six Sigma or Lean or equivalent project management experience required.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004473 PROJECT MGT PROFL 3

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Project Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday