Assistant Unit Manager (RN) - Pediatric Cardiac ICU

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manager, Assistant Unit (RN) to lead the Pediatric Cardiac ICU during night shifts. This full-time role focuses on operational oversight, patient flow, and staff leadership to maintain high-quality, cost-effective care.

The Assistant Unit Manager collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, drives Lean initiatives, and ensures adherence to policies, budget, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience required in an area of similar clinical expertise.
• Supervisor and/or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required and active RN license in California.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Models an interdisciplinary approach and collaborates with physician partners to achieve operational efficiency.
• Supports initiatives and promotes nursing excellence within a Lean framework.
• Directs and coordinates department operations during assigned night shift.
• Manages materials and labor resources within the annual department budget.
• Ensures safety, quality, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current California RN license

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification

Job description

Title: Manager, Assistant Unit (RN)

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Pay Range*: $69.64/hr - $104.46/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary health care to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Health Care. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of LBMC. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practice, Compassion and Synergy. The employee will support LBMC's strategic plan and demonstrates active support and participation in Lean initiatives for continuous performance improvement, patient safety and patient centered care. The Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) is responsible for operational issues of the patient care department during their assigned shift. The Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) is responsible for directing and coordinating all operations of the department according to the policies, procedures, standards and standard work that guide the processes for the assigned department. Responsibilities include the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individuals and processes for the department to ensure consistent high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) has the responsibility to manage material and labor resources as defined in the departmental annual budget. The success of the department is inherent in the incumbent's ability to demonstrate positive, professional communication with patients, families, physicians, departmental and interdepartmental staff to optimize workflow and to facilitate problem identification and resolution.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Models an interdisciplinary approach and collaborates with physician partners to achieve optimal operational efficiency. Supports MemorialCare initiatives. Promotes the advancement of the profession of nursing. Foster employee engagement, inspiring loyalty and leading by example. Creates a supportive and healthy work environment through clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. Embraces a Lean mindset and utilizes the plan - do - study - act (PDSA) performance improvement model. Fosters a culture of safety by assessing, applying appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of those outcomes. Creates and environment that supports and enhances service excellence and the Patient and Family Experience. Ensure accountability to achieve financial targets through daily management activities. Promotes and participates in activities designed to support organizational excellence and growth. Demonstrates active support of the Journey to nursing excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience

Two years' experience required in an area of similar clinical expertise

Supervisor and/or nursing leadership experience preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification

Current California RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing required

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card (BLS) required

Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) required

Technical Certification as required per area/unit.

Professional certification is preferred.