ICU Manager Clinical Operations

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

Job summary

MemorialCare in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Manager, RN - ICU/SDU to lead the Medical ICU/Step-Down Unit. This full-time exempt role requires California RN licensure, a BSN (MSN preferred), and 3 years of nursing leadership experience. You will oversee care coordination, staffing, and operational performance in a high-acuity setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, budget accountability, and the development of new services to improve patient care quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Operations Manager is responsible 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.
• The Manager shall lead the redesign of the health care delivery structure to position MemorialCare as a leader in an integrated delivery network.
• The position has 24-hour responsibility for care coordination for patients and families of the assigned unit(s) and ensures scheduling, coordinating, and maintenance of resources on a daily basis.

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