Trauma Stepdown Nursing Unit Manager

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Manager of Patient Care for the 57-bed Trauma Medical Surgical and Stepdown Unit in La Jolla, CA. The role leads approximately 12 direct reports with a strong emphasis on communication, problem solving, and team development to ensure high-quality patient care.

The manager will oversee daily operations, staffing, bed placement, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental collaboration, while managing budgets and promoting patient safety in a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience with at least two years in a leadership role.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Stepdown/Trauma Med Surg Unit.
• Create staffing plans and ensure staff have resources and equipment.
• Oversee bed placement, transfers, transports, and room cleaning/discharge processes.
• Ensure safe patient hand-off and continuity of care.
• Accountable for meeting operational budgets for the department.
• Collaborate with Trauma Leadership and Providers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Planning

Follow-through

Education

California RN license

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Scripps Health is seeking a Manager of Patient Care for the 57-bed Trauma Medical Surgical and Stepdown Unit in La Jolla, CA. The role leads approximately 12 direct reports with a strong emphasis on communication, problem solving, and team development to ensure high-quality patient care.

The manager will oversee daily operations, staffing, bed placement, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental collaboration, while managing budgets and promoting patient safety in a busy acute care setting.