Updated: Apr 14, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: SPPO

Position Summary:

The Capacity Program Supervisor is responsible for clinical and administrative management functions related to patient discharge and throughput functions throughout the Medical Center. Maintains responsibility for aligning communication and all phases of patient capacity management to facilitate placement of admissions, inpatient to inpatient transfers, transfers from outside facilities, and discharges, working in support of the House Supervisors and ancillary department directors/managers. The supervisor will support the delivery of quality care, accelerate patient throughput, and increase overall operational efficiency by identifying and resolving throughput barriers to maximize staff workload management and improve financial performance. Work with the Nursing Supervisor to ensure clear communication in real time to ensure adequate staffing for patient care areas and notifies Nursing Supervisor and/or Manager as needed of situation and intervention. Assist in the management and resolution of unforeseen patient care and satisfaction events that arise and functions as an advisor to the healthcare team on hospital capacity management. Promotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration Specific duties include directing patient care activities, leading and/or attending patient throughput and daily discharge rounds, monitoring & facilitating patient discharge, providing clinical support to various acute care units, and participating on performance improvement projects. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients and others. Maintains clear communication with the House Supervisor in real time of hospital flow and provides backup coverage as House Supervisor as requested.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.