UCLA Health

Manager, Ambulatory Float Team

UCLA Health$83K — $179K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of management experience in healthcare settings
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of ambulatory nursing and healthcare compliance requirements
  • Ability to write clear and logical reports for diverse audiences
  • Experience in employee relations and team training in healthcare environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Ambulatory Float Team and ensure optimal staff coverage
  • Ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and other regulatory requirements
  • Manage onboarding and HR functions for float pool staff
  • Collaborate with clinic leaders to align float operations with clinical needs
  • Travel to various UCLA Health locations to provide leadership and support
  • Communicate organizational updates to float team members
  • Foster a positive work environment and manage employee relations

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Access to UCLA Health resources and facilities
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fixed Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; hours may vary

Posted Date

07/01/2026

Salary Range: $86400 - 184800 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

30996

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Services for the Faculty Practice Group, the Ambulatory Float Team Manager is responsible for the overall management and daily operations of the Ambulatory Float Team. This team includes float RNs, LVNs, MAs, and administrative staff. The Manager oversees the assignment and coordination of float staff coverage across UCLA Health ambulatory locations, ensuring timely same-day support on a rotating basis. The incumbent ensures all float staff maintain JCAHO compliance and meet the qualifications required to support clinics system-wide. The role also includes full oversight of Human Resources functions for float pool staff, including onboarding, compliance, and documentation.

The Float Pool Manager collaborates closely with clinic leaders to ensure float operations align with clinical and operational needs. Responsibilities include managing employee relations matters, fostering a positive work environment, and communicating health system and departmental updates in a timely manner. Regular travel to UCLA Health locations is required to provide on-site leadership and support to float team members. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Salary range: $83,800.00/year - $179,400.00/year

Job Qualifications

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Required
  • Ability to write analytical and administrative reports and correspondence, which are clear, concise, logical and appropriate for a variety of audiences
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Working knowledge of research-oriented patient care systems
  • Working knowledge of University policies and procedures to appropriately manage risk management and personnel
  • Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in work production
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities
  • Minimum 1 year managerial experience
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with Ambulatory Nursing, Safety, Security, Skills Management Team, HR, and others on training all employees on necessary skills for role
  • Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, adaptable, accessible, and team-oriented.
  • Systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication effort
  • Writing skills to prepare accurate and concise reports and memorandums that clearly convey information utilizing appropriate vocabulary and grammar


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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