Acute Care Nurse Manager - Leadership & Ops (RN/BSN)

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead a nursing unit, promoting patient outcomes and a collaborative practice environment. This role emphasizes accountability for quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness while coordinating care with physicians, staff, and other health professionals.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN, an active California RN license, and strong leadership experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Current California RN license with valid BLS/CPR and ACLS at hire.
• Five+ years of related experience including 3+ years in inpatient IMU/Trauma.
• Leadership as charge nurse or similar role preferred.
• Ability to supervise clinicians and manage complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff delivering clinical patient care and ensures quality delivery.
• Administers and manages personnel, fiscal, and material resources.
• Coordinates patient care across units and collaborates with other professionals.
• May assume full unit responsibility in the manager's absence.
• Cover letter is recommended when applying.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead a nursing unit, promoting patient outcomes and a collaborative practice environment. This role emphasizes accountability for quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness while coordinating care with physicians, staff, and other health professionals.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN, an active California RN license, and strong leadership experience in acute care settings.