Nurse Manager Radiology

Job description

Involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.
Manages clinical nursing operations across Radiology, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across all UCSF Radiology sites (e.g., Moffitt-Long, Mount Zion, Mission Bay, China Basin, PCMB, and community affiliates). Serves as a leader and role model for professional nursing practice, promoting clinical excellence, staff engagement, and continuous improvement.
Responsible for the planning, administration, and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. Develops and implements operational goals, staffing models, and performance standards in alignment with enterprise Radiology and Nursing priorities.
This role provides leadership and coordination across all Radiology stakeholders—including Faculty, Fellows, Residents, Nursing, Technologists, Administrative and Hospital Assistants—to ensure consistency in training, workflow, safety, and quality practices.
The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with Nursing Administration, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, Infection Control, Emergency Services, and other departments to strengthen patient safety, compliance, and regulatory readiness. Represents Radiology Nursing on institutional and medical center committees related to quality, radiation safety, and clinical operations, contributing to enterprise initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
8%
Coordinates and monitors the patient care delivery system to assure quality care, and compliance with internal policy, external regulations and accepted practices across the continuum of care.
6%
Partners with managers across services (e.g., outpatient, children's, cancer center, etc.) to implement policies and procedures for coordination of care for all patient populations.
6%
Represents the department / unit on interdisciplinary committees on a range of patient care topics, such as patient satisfaction levels, workforce quality improvement initiatives, workflow efficiencies and clinical information systems.
6%
Provides mentorship / leadership to new and emerging nurse leaders to smooth the transition from clinical roles to formal leadership roles. Educates on the business side of healthcare, while maintaining the care side. Reviews and approves individual leadership development plans and assists with identifying resources.
8%
Manages a unit in a cost effective manner, consistent with the financial goals of the organization. Plans and is accountable for the annual operating and capital budget for areas of responsibility.
6%
Develops staff in collaborative decision making and shared governance. Creates an environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and the exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes.
12%
Responsible for employee recruitment, performance evaluation, progressive discipline, and staff development. Develops a strong culture of teamwork to ensure the quality of daily operations, effective interdepartmental collaborations, and the timely achievement of objectives. Works with clinical educators and leadership to evaluate core competencies in nursing care for the unit.
6%
Works with IT managers to plan and implement new or improved patient care information systems.
12%
Determines staffing needs and plans. Monitors performance of nursing units and nursing services. Coordinates activities with other units and departments regarding patient care.
6%
Works collaboratively with labor relations on bargaining unit issues and contract negotiations at the local level. Facilitates and oversees resolution of human resources, labor relations, employee safety and risk management issues.
16%
Manages and coordinates departmental operations, ensuring effective resource utilization, workflow optimization, and alignment with organizational priorities. Provides leadership in resolving complex system and operational issues, develops and implements efficient work methods, oversees staffing and scheduling based on patient census and acuity, and ensures full compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
8%
Serves as a clinical and operational resource for nursing staff, providing guidance on complex patient care issues, implementation of new policies, and adoption of emerging technologies. Ensures staff are informed, educated, and compliant with updates to institutional policies, clinical standards, and external regulatory requirements.
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Required qualifications:
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in nursing, with 2 of those years in a radiology setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing supervisory experience.
• Three or more years of recent clinical experience in a Radiology setting (Diagnostic, Interventional or Neuro Interventional).
• Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services. Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making. Able to convey information with authority, handle highly sensitive matters, and interact with high-level contacts from other departments/organizations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to explain technical specialty concepts thoroughly.
• Strong leadership, fiscal, and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management, and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine the appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
• Highly developed personal organizational skills. Proven ability to organize staff and tasks, manage multiple priorities/projects through completion and on schedule, oversee multiple locations, and delegate work functions in an efficient and effective manner in a complex and challenging environment. Flexibility to adjust to constantly changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles, procedural sedation practices, and pre- and post-procedure care in an imaging or interventional setting.
• Maintains current knowledge of nursing practices, radiologic advancements, new methodologies, relevant industry/regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, medical center health and safety guidelines, and advances in imaging technology, procedural care, and patient safety.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methods and ability to apply principles to design quality systems.

Preferred qualifications:
• Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Experience supervising in union environment.
• Experience in Interventional and Neuro Interventional Radiology.
• Experience in an Advanced Practice Nursing role.
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center
• Experience in a large academic medical setting and ambulatory care.
• Experience using EMR-Epic/APeX.
• Ambulatory Certified RN, or certification in a specialty area (e.g., Certified Radiology Nurse – CRN).
• Nursing Professional Development Certification.

Licenses/Certifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS).
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification.