Associate Chief Nursing Executive, Patient Care Services

Job Summary

The Associate Chief Nursing Executive (ACNE), Patient Care Services (PCS), serves as a key member of a leadership team in an advanced academic healthcare system. This role supports an inter-professional team and patient-centered care delivery, fostering collaboration and excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The ACNE oversees inpatient nursing services, assisting the Chief Nursing and Patient Care Services Executive (CNE) in managing nursing/patient care services, including standards, staffing, strategic planning, and compliance. Responsibilities include enhancing clinical practice environments, ensuring quality and safety, and contributing to education and research.

UC Davis Health’s Nursing Professional Practice Model illustrates how nurses support the organization's mission and national standards, emphasizing nurse autonomy and effective communication for high-quality patient care.

The role includes oversight of eleven Unit Patient Care Services Directors, 560.56 FTEs, a budgeted revenue of $705,636,248, and an operational budget of $162,816,847.

Apply By Date: January 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 PST

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Nursing.
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex acute care setting.
• Academic medical center experience.
• Experience in financial and quality data analysis.
• Experience in a complex unionized environment.
• Success with quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong conceptual nursing base and expertise in professional practice models.
• Effective nurse recruitment and retention strategies.
• Commitment to developing clinical leaders.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Strong financial acumen and innovative approaches to enhance value.
• Commitment to the ANCC Magnet Recognition program.
• Support for diversity and inclusion in recruitment and retention.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in field of practice preferred.
• Doctorate in nursing.
• 5-7 years of recent nurse manager experience in acute care.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% - Inpatient Adult Services

Department Overview

UC Davis Health aims to advance community health through collaborative, patient-centered practice and quality care assurance.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $203,400 - $422,600 Annually
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 31
• UC Job Title: NURSE SVC MGR 4
• UC Job Code: 006504
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 1.0
• Shift Hours: Day
• Location: North Addition Office Building (HSP002)
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Benefits

• High quality medical plans
• Dental and Vision insurance premiums covered
• Extensive leave benefits
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Continuing Education allowance and Reimbursement Program
• Access to professional development courses
• WorkLife and Wellness programs
• On-site Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Retirement benefit options
• Resources for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

Special Requirements

• Critical position requiring background checks and compliance with training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement applies.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

UC Davis values inclusion and diversity in its workforce and encourages all applicants to apply.