Supervisor, Patient Care RN - Medical Acute Overflow - San Diego - Nights

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Supervisor, Patient Care RN for the Medical Acute Overflow unit in San Diego. This full-time night shift role involves managing staffing, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating care transitions. Join a recognized leader in healthcare committed to professional growth.

Benefits

Transitional and professional development programs

Recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable clinical experience, including one in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily staffing plans under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager.
• Ensuring appropriate and timely use of bed placement technology.
• Facilitating safe patient transitions through planning and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Development

Planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited program

Job description

Supervisor, Patient Care RN - Medical Acute Overflow - San Diego - Nights

Join us as a Supervisor, Patient Care RN - Medical Acute Overflow - San Diego - Nights at Scripps Health.

About Scripps Mercy Hospital

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890, making it the oldest medical center in the county. Located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest, it comprises two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

The San Diego campus features the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery, and a childbirth unit including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

Position Details

This is a full-time (80 hours per pay period) salaried night shift position. The schedule includes at least one 12-hour charge nurse shift and other shifts between 8 and 10 hours. Location is in Hillcrest, San Diego.

Why Join Scripps Health?

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
• Included in Becker’s Healthcare list of 150 top places to work in healthcare in 2024.
• Offers transitional and professional development programs to foster growth.
• Known for excellence in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Job Responsibilities

Join the Med/Surg Overflow 9th Floor as a Supervisor, Patient Care RN, ensuring nursing practices meet established standards and promote patient safety. Responsibilities include:

1. Managing daily staffing plans under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager.
2. Ensuring appropriate and timely use of bed placement technology and adherence to care processes for bed placement, patient transfer, transport, room cleaning, and discharge.
3. Facilitating safe patient transitions through active participation in planning and coordination, including hand-offs to the next level of care.

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable clinical experience, including one in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, team development, planning, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to exercise authority and responsibility for assigned services based on organizational scope and patient care complexity.
• Graduate of an accredited program.

Certifications

• Current California RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers and all competencies/certifications required of the charge RN on the unit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or certification in a specialty area.

Additional Information

Position pay range: $63.50 - $91.97/hour. Join a community recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work, committed to making a difference in patients’ lives and supporting professional growth.