(RN) Eating Disorders Clinic Manager
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. The Eating Disorders Clinic Manager provides frontline operational leadership within the UC San Diego Health Eating Disorders Clinic. This role is responsible for coordinating daily clinic operations, supervising nursing, dietary, kitchen, and administrative staff, and ensuring exceptional patient-centered care for individuals with eating disorders. The Manager supports a multidisciplinary care model, promotes access to timely services, and helps maintain a safe, compassionate, and efficient clinical environment. This position plays a critical role in optimizing patient flow, supporting care coordination, enhancing patient experience, and ensuring adherence to UCSD Health policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in behavioral health and ambulatory care. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license. BLS certification at the time of hire, with commitment to obtain BART certification within six (6) months of hire. Seven (7) or more years of relevant eating disorder experience. Strong clinic / center patient care management skills. Practice management knowledge in scheduling, customer-service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and / or information technology. Broad knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services. Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making. 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. Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments. Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently. Knowledge of current and emerging best practices and technologies in the clinic / center healthcare industry.