Nurse Manager

. This position will work closely with leadership and team members from Jacobs Medical Center Operating Room and the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). Jacobs Medical Center has 24 ORs, which includes the Sulpizio CVI's 4 ORs that report separately.

The Nurse Manager is involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, patient experience and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care.

Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others. Manages nursing and administrative operations in specific patient care areas. Implements changes to patient workflows and operational processes. Maintains 24-hour line management responsibility for the administration of fiscal, material and human resources. Other duties as assigned. Direct reports are typically supervisor level.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state of California.
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• Seven (7+) or more years of relevant experience, including at least five (5) years of recent PACU, ICU, or ED RN experience in an acute care hospital.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management role as a Registered Nurse. Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Proven knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

• Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area.
• Relevant specialty certification (e.g. CAPA, CPAN, CCRN).

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $149,700 - $297,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $ $142.58

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team

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