ICU Manager Clinical Operations

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Manager of RN for the ICU/SDU in Long Beach, CA. This first-line management role oversees 24-hour care coordination for patients and families within the Medical ICU/Step-Down Unit.

The incumbent directs staff, plans services, and ensures high-quality, cost-effective patient care while maintaining budget and resources. A BSN is required with MSN preferred; CA RN license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license is required.
• BSN required, MSN preferred; masters in related field may be considered.
• BSN equivalency process may be required for eligibility.
• MSN may remove BSN requirement.
• Three years of active nursing practice in a similar clinical area are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care 24/7 for assigned unit(s) and patients.
• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate staff and activities.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and manage budgeted resources.
• Schedule and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly operations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Emergency response

Planning & organizing

Education

RN license (CA)

BSN or MSN preferred

BSN equivalency process

MSN acceptable without BSN

3 years nursing experience

Job description

Title: Manager, RN - ICU/SDU

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Medical ICU/Step-Down Unit

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Exempt

Pay Range*: $162,760/yr - $244,108/yr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. 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

The position is a first line management position. The incumbent has 24-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families of the assigned unit(s). The incumbent shall plan, organize, direct and evaluate people and activities for the assigned unit(s) to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care. The incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process. The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

The position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the assigned unit(s). The success of the assigned unit(s) depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.

Essential Functions

The Clinical Operations Manager reports to the Clinical Operations Director, Executive Director or Vice President. The Clinical Operations Manager is accountable for planning, developing new services, policy formation, human resource management and organization, financial performance, patient care services operations, and medical management staff relations within his/her area of responsibility. In addition the Manager of the assigned area is responsible to provide leadership to redesign the health care delivery structure to position the organization to be a leader in an integrated delivery network.

*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

• Current California RN license
• BSN required, MSN preferred; will consider masters in another related health field.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Effective April 2006; BSN in progress acceptable for those hired prior to April 2006) or BSN
• equivalency status stated in writing from ADN to MSN program with current enrollment. If enrollment terminates or there is a
• program leave of absence, a BSN diploma or transcript must be provided (BSN equivalency language effective 3/24/11). If
• Candidate has an MSN; a BSN is not required.
• 3 years of active nursing practice in an area of similar clinical expertise
• Prior nursing leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to adapt to emergency situations