Program Director-SaferU and SupportingYou
Los Angeles
Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Program Director of Safer. U and Supporting. You leads workforce safety, well-being, and peer support initiatives across UCLA Health, with demonstrated organizational impact. This role provides strategic leadership, program oversight, and expansion of key initiatives that promote a culture of safety, compassion, resilience, and professional accountability across the healthcare workforce. The Program Director oversees A Safer U, an interprofessional and multidisciplinary program focused on workforce safety, staff well-being, and creating a healthy environment for patients, families, and healthcare professionals throughout UCLA Health. The Director also leads implementation and expansion of the Supporting. You peer-to-peer (P 2 P) support program, workforce violence prevention initiatives, and organizational learning systems aligned with institutional goals related to workforce well-being, culture of safety, and Ci. Care principles. In addition, the Director convenes interdisciplinary stakeholders to identify and address operational barriers, workforce concerns, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Serving as the business owner and subject matter expert for workforce safety and peer support initiatives, the Program Director acts as the primary liaison among UCLA Health executive sponsors, interdisciplinary leaders, and frontline teams to ensure alignment and integration of Safer. U priorities, workforce violence prevention strategies, and Supporting. You initiatives across UCLA Health and all healthcare professional groups. Salary Range: $61.54 - $142.77/ Hourly Job Qualifications Current valid CA RN License, required. Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field, required. At least 3 years of related healthcare experience, required. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Research and Grant Submission, highly desired Previous experience leading healthcare workforce programs, particularly from a quality-focused perspective, preferred. Previous experience leading peer support /second victim programs, preferred. Professional Certification such as CPHQ/ CPPS/ PMP, highly desired 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.