(RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - La Jolla Emergency - 134718

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Nurse Manager to join our dynamic leadership team in managing both the Emergency Department (ED) and the Emergency Department Inpatient (EDIP).

The Assistant Nurse Manager is involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in ED and EDIP.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Collaborate with the leadership team to oversee daily operations of ED and EDIP
• 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.
• Assist in managing staff, ensuring proper resource allocation, and maintaining high quality patient care
• Support implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance department efficiency
• Foster positive work environment that promotes shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance efforts within the ED and EDIP
• May assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state of California.

• Current ART certification or BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date

• Five(5+) or more years of acute care RN experience; Three (3) years or more of ED RN experience.

• Charge nurse or other formal nursing leadership experience.

• Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit.

• In-depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.

• Knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate levels of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.

• Effective interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem-solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.

• Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.

• Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.

• Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, and sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills

• MSN or relevant graduate degree

• Relevant nursing certification (CEN, PCCN, CCRN, NE-BC, etc.)

• Experience leading multidisciplinary team

• This position has both clinical and administrative duties.

• This position will primarily work night-shift.

• This position is eligible for shift differentials. Some weekend shifts and on-call shifts may be required.

• 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.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace