Unit Director, Pediatric Emergency Department

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.

As the Unit Director of the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco Emergency Department, you will provide nursing leadership for one of the region's premier pediatric emergency care programs. In this pivotal role, you will lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

As the clinical and operational leader for the department, you will drive excellence in patient outcomes, quality, safety, workforce engagement, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working in close partnership with physician leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape the strategic direction of pediatric emergency services, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, compassionate care to children and their families during some of their most critical moments.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of pediatric emergency nursing, develop and mentor a clinical team, and advance UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals' commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.