RN Nursing Unit Manager – Coastal Acute Care Leader

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks an experienced Nursing Administrator to lead a defined unit, coordinate daily operations, and partner with physicians and staff to deliver safe, high-quality care. The role emphasizes staff development, compliance, and patient/family satisfaction.

The position requires a BSN with leadership and acute care experience, with preference for a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience of acute care nursing in hospital setting: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Builds a high performing clinical work team by recruiting and retaining skilled professional staff and develops action plans for safe outcomes.
• Sets and strives to achieve goals for patient safety, quality of care and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts daily rounds with physicians and staff to coordinate care and ensure service quality.
• Directs and monitors personnel to assure adequate patient care and high-quality work.
• Manages unit staffing, overtime approvals, and monthly scheduling with minimal staffing issues.
• Optimizes throughput with discharge planning, bed management, and timely admissions/ transfers.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Unit coordination

Staff coaching

Clinical operations

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree

Five years' technical experience

One year's leadership experience

Two years' acute care nursing

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks an experienced Nursing Administrator to lead a defined unit, coordinate daily operations, and partner with physicians and staff to deliver safe, high-quality care. The role emphasizes staff development, compliance, and patient/family satisfaction.

The position requires a BSN with leadership and acute care experience, with preference for a Master's degree.