Nursing Supervisor

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The IRD for this job is: 11-09-2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

The Primary Care Program offers primary care and same-day care services, supported by on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited clinical laboratory, optometry, and the campus pharmacy offering prescription and over-the-counter products.

Additional departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op and the Cove Collegiate Recovery Program where students receive harm-reduction and recovery services; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment), the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner/domestic violence and stalking; as well as Student Insurance and Referral Programs;

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff and welcomes staff with an interest and experience working with college students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

More information can be found at: healthcenter.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations of nursing services within Student Health Services and provides direct supervision, leadership, and support to nursing staff. The incumbent is responsible for clinical workflows, staffing, nursing practice, quality improvement, infection prevention, employee health and safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient, and student-centered care. The Clinical Nurse Supervisor also monitors the quality of nursing care and serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff.

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor supervises nursing personnel, supports recruitment and onboarding, administers policies, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and University policies. The incumbent identifies operational and clinical risks, develops mitigation strategies, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse Supervisor also serves as Chair of the Student Health Services Infection Control Committee and provides leadership for the department's Health and Safety Program.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $150,000-170,000/annually. Salary commensurate with number of years employed as a licensed nurse and relevant supervisory experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: CLIN NURSE SHS SUPV 2 (000402), Grade 26

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

65% - Nursing Leadership, Clinical Operations, Supervision

• Provides direct supervision of nursing staff, including assigning work, coaching, mentoring, conducting performance evaluations, managing employee performance, approving leave requests, supporting corrective action, fostering employee engagement, and professional development. Serves as the first-line supervisor and clinical resource for nursing staff.
• Oversees daily nursing operations and staffing assignments to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care. Coordinates daily assignments, monitors productivity, and coordinates coverage for planned and unplanned absences. Collaborates with providers and clinic leadership to optimize patient access and clinic workflows.
• Policy Development and Process Improvement: Evaluates nursing workflows and operational processes, develops and revises nursing policies and procedures, and implements improvements that enhance efficiency, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the quality of clinical services.
• Recruitment, Onboarding, and Staff Development: Leads recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing training of nursing staff. Identifies educational needs, provides coaching and mentorship, supports clinical competency, and fosters continuous learning and professional growth.
• Oversees procurement, maintenance, inventory, and regulatory compliance for medical equipment and clinical supplies. Ensures appropriate resource utilization and operational readiness across clinical service areas.

15% - Infection Prevention, Employee Health & Safety, Emergency Preparedness

• Serves as Chair of the Student Health Services Infection Control Committee.
• Oversees the Health and Safety Program, including infection prevention initiatives, employee exposure management, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogen compliance, immunization programs, occupational health requirements, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Leads committee activities, policy development, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives. Provides leadership for SHS readiness during emergencies and disasters. Participates in campus emergency preparedness planning.
• Assists with planning and implementation of events, such as vaccine clinics, that are held in various locations on campus.

10% - Clinical Quality, Nursing Practice

• Promotes evidence-based nursing practice and monitors compliance with professional standards, standardized procedures, clinical protocols, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, incident review, competency assessment, and implementation of best practices to improve patient outcomes and operational excellence.

10% - Direct Patient Care

• Provides direct nursing care to patients, with some scheduled clinical assignments and occasional unscheduled clinical activity as needed. This entails up-to-date college health nursing skills and complete familiarity with the range of clinical duties performed by Student Health Center nursing staff.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in an ambulatory, primary care, student health, public health, or outpatient healthcare setting
• Knowledge of ambulatory nursing practice, evidence-based care, infection prevention principles, and regulatory requirements applicable to outpatient healthcare settings
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, coaching, and leading nursing staff or interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong experience with staffing coordination, workflow management, and clinical operations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritize competing demands, and make independent decisions
• Demonstrated competency in working on a multidisciplinary team with the ability to contribute to team effort
• Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, quality improvement initiatives, or staff education programs
• Advanced written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing with patients, colleagues, and staff members
• Advanced oral communication and listening skills, with the ability to receive and give clear and concise information, and to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff members
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competency in serving a diverse student population
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with tact and professionalism
• Proficiency using electronic health record systems and other healthcare technology

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire.
• Complete Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility (HIPAA) training within 30 days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 8, 5144.
• Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds.
• Employees whose positions are designated as Category 1 or Category 2 for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) must receive the Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a Hepatitis B vaccination declination statement. Initial and annual Bloodborne Pathogens training is also required.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Will be required to comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies. Current health safety requirements are discussed during interview.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.