Justin Sauerbrey DNP, MBA, RN
Richmond,CA
Summary
A data-driven healthcare leader with a history of leading multidisciplinary teams through the growth and expansion of a health system while maintaining patient safety and enhancing the patient experience. Known for improving team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs—expertise in operations, optimizing resource allocation, and quality improvement using Lean methodologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Director
UCSF Health Peninsula Outpatient Center
07.2025 - Current
- Responsible for volume growth, profit and loss performance, and labor productivity of 26 cost centers that include radiology services, ambulatory surgery center, lab services, cancer infusion services, and cancer clinic
- Design and oversee a financial process that provides a collective view of current and forecasted performance including revenue, reimbursement, labor productivity, and expense management.
- Lead the operations of both clinical and administrative staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
- Manage budget planning and resource allocation, optimizing financial performance across departments and service lines.
- Facilitate communication between executive leadership and staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Unit Director
UCSF Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
- Managed a $31 million dollar budget, identifying cost-saving measures without compromising patient care or quality
- Led the daily operations of a 50 bed ED and 10 bed Clinical Decision Unit with 161 direct reports (134 FTEs), which include RNs, PCTs, Hospital Assistants, and Discharge Coordinators
- Launched a 24/7 Behavioral Health team in the ED consisting of Psych NP, RN, and psych tech
- Led Quality Improvement efforts in the department and health system
- Developed and updated department policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations
Interim Assistant Unit Director
UCSF Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and supervised the daily operations of RNs, PCTs, and PSAs
- Assisted with implementing new workflows for winter surge and COVID-19 surge (endoscopy, ACU)
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
CN II Staff Nurse
UCSF Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Effectively communicated, coordinated, and led the emergency department to deliver safe and professional care as a Charge RN
- Trained and oriented staff to triage, code room and charge nurse responsibilities
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed care of patients receiving ground breaking treatments and care for chronic illness/disease process
- Rotated throughout all areas of ED including pediatric, psychiatric, and adult zones
Best Choice Float Pool
Henry Ford Health System
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Assisted in the smooth transition of Henry Ford West Bloomfield's going live with Epic EMR
- Integrated rapidly into all Henry Ford Health System Emergency Departments
- Effectively communicated with all members of the healthcare team to provide high quality care
Travel Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Integrated and adapted quickly to new healthcare organizations
- Managed patient care of trauma and critical care patients
- Rotated throughout all areas of ED including pediatric, psychiatric, and adult zones
Staff Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
08.2010 - 02.2013
- Designated as Charge Nurse after 1 year of experience
- Led and managed patient care for trauma/resuscitation cases at a Certified Level 2 trauma center/Stroke Center
- Consistently exceeded or met quality workplace standards for STEMI alerts and Stroke Protocols
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Executive Leadership) -
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06-2024
MBA - Data Analytics
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2008
Skills
- Operations management
- Labor management and productivity
- Revenue integrity and volume growth across all service lines
- Quality improvement using lean methodology with a focus on patient safety and experience
- Staff development, growth, and retention
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Learning Health Systems Coach
Timeline
Administrative Director
UCSF Health Peninsula Outpatient Center
07.2025 - Current
Unit Director
UCSF Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Interim Assistant Unit Director
UCSF Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
CN II Staff Nurse
UCSF Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2019
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2013 - 12.2013
Best Choice Float Pool
Henry Ford Health System
06.2013 - 09.2013
Travel Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
08.2010 - 02.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Executive Leadership) -
University of California, San Francisco
MBA - Data Analytics
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain State University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Grand Valley State University