Clinical Nurse Manager – 4CW ICU

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for the 4CW ICU. This leadership role reports to the Unit Director and focuses on advancing exceptional nursing care in a state-of-the-art environment while guiding staff, governance, and performance improvements.

The position involves 24/7 management responsibility, collaboration with educators to develop competencies, and stewardship of resources to deliver top-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Take on a key leadership role within an award-winning health system.
• Establish clinical departmental goals and supervise clinical staff to achieve objectives.
• Collaborate with clinical educators to evaluate and develop core clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Establish clinical departmental goals and supervise clinical staff to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with clinical educators to evaluate and develop core clinical competencies.
• Share 24/7 management responsibility with the Unit Director and steward human, financial, and physical resources.

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager – 4CW ICU – Santa Monica

Work Location Santa Monica,CA Job #32282 Work Hours variable day shifts; 40 hours/week; additional hours as needed based on the operational needs of the unit Employment Type 2 – Staff- Career Duration indefinite Salary Range $148700-352100 Annually Posted Date September 23, 2026 Bargaining Unit 99

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Description Take on a key leadership role within an award‑winning health system that’s committed to helping every patient, and every team member, keep on rising. Advance exceptional nursing care in a state‑of‑the‑art environment where you can elevate your skills, support highly specialized patient populations, and grow your career within a collaborative community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. Are you a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse ready to rise into the next chapter of your leadership journey? This is your opportunity. We’re seeking an inspiring Clinical Nurse Manager for our 4CW Intensive Care Unit at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. Reporting to the Unit Director, this is an excellent opportunity for you to grow your leadership abilities. We’re looking to you to model clinical best practices while helping to facilitate collaborative decision making and shared governance. You will establish clinical departmental goals and supervise clinical staff in order to achieve and exceed organizational objectives. You will also be responsible for collaborating with clinical educators to evaluate and develop core clinical competencies. This position involves the stewardship of human, financial, and physical resources to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy while sharing 24/7 management responsibility with the Unit Director. Salary Range: $148,700.00 – $352,100.00 annually