UCI Health

The system includes UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital in Orange, CA, along with four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network across Orange and Los Angeles counties, plus numerous ambulatory care centers. With over 17,000 co-workers, UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County. The organization has been listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, a gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and a regional burn center. For nursing professionals, UCI Health offers an academic medical center environment with opportunities to work alongside nationally regarded physicians and clinicians, participate in medical innovation, and engage in evidence-based care delivery. The organization emphasizes a supportive culture where employees can learn from experienced colleagues and grow professionally. UCI Health was named one of Becker's top places to work in healthcare in 2025, reflecting its stated commitment to investing in its workforce and fostering a collaborative environment.

UCI Health's mission centers on improving the lives of people in the community and beyond through the discovery of new medical frontiers, the teaching of future healers, and the delivery of the finest evidence-based care. The organization's values were shaped by employee voices and focus on exceptional care, respect for one another, and dedication to shaping the future of healthcare. Key values include connecting with each person, taking ownership of work, and coming together to create innovation. CEO Chad T. Lefteris emphasizes that these values serve as a compass guiding decisions during times of uncertainty.