ED Nurse Leader: Patient Care & Operations

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health, a major academic health system in California, seeks an Emergency Department Nurse Manager to lead clinical, operational, and administrative aspects of the ED. You will ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through staffing, compliance, and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership, performance management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• NALS within 6 months of hire.
• Progressive professional nursing experience with leadership competency.
• Knowledge of emergency nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement, staffing, performance management, and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of TJC standards and California Title 22 for ED operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership of the Emergency Department.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through staffing and performance management.
• Maintain accountability for department operations, nursing practice, and a culture of safety.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Emergency nursing

Staff management

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Tools

TJC standards knowledge

California Title 22 knowledge

Job description

UCI Health, a major academic health system in California, seeks an Emergency Department Nurse Manager to lead clinical, operational, and administrative aspects of the ED. You will ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through staffing, compliance, and staff development.

The role emphasizes leadership, performance management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on safety culture and continuous improvement.