(RN) Nurse Manager - Hillcrest 7 East - 137311

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.

Hillcrest 7 East is a 14-bed Medical-Surgical Unit providing high-quality care for medicine and behavioral health patients in a secured environment. This unit is ideal for nurses who are passionate about nursing excellence, patient safety, compassionate communication, and family-centered care.

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.

• Current UCSD BART certification; or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.

• Seven (7+) or more years of relevant experience, including at least five (5) years of recent Med/Surg, PCU, or higher acuity 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.

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

• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making.

• Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives.

• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.

• Demonstrated 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.

• 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.