Unit Director - 3NW Orthopedics Unit - Santa Monica

OverviewIf you have a passion for leading nursing excellence, we invite you to join us as the Unit Director of the 3NW Orthopedics Unit at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. In this position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for patients, supervise nursing interventions, assess learning needs of patients, families, and staff, deliver clinical education, and promote effective working relationships. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans with detailed care instructions. This position has 24 hour/day, 7 day/week responsibility and oversight of the 3NW Orthopedics Unit. Responsibilities Lead and manage the 3NW Orthopedics Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in alignment with UCLA Health's standards of excellence. Provide direct supervision and support to nursing staff, guiding clinical interventions and assigning tasks effectively. Assess patient, family, and staff learning needs; develop and deliver appropriate educational programs. Foster effective working relationships within the interdisciplinary team, ensuring a collaborative approach to patient care. Develop and implement comprehensive care plans, providing detailed care instructions to ensure patient safety and well-being. Oversee the fiscal management of the unit, including budgeting and resource allocation. Manage human resources functions, including staff recruitment, retention, and performance evaluations. Ensure effective materials management to support clinical operations. Maintain open and effective communication channels within the unit and with other departments. Salary range: $162,200 - $392,000 annually Qualifications We/'re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: Current, valid California RN license required MSN or BSN with a Master/'s degree in a related field required 5 years of acute care experience as an RN required 3 years of leadership or management experience required BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required Nursing Professional Leadership certification (i.e. ANCC or AONL) preferred Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments Ability to develop, implement and evaluate patient care plans actively involving patients, family, and staff #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21