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This is a Nurse Manager position in a shared leadership model supporting Postpartum and L&D at Jacobs Medical Center and the LDRP at Hillcrest. This position will work with L&D leadership to oversee departmental resources, patient flow, and quality with as much delineation of individual roles as possible.

The Nurse Manager is involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, patient experience and cost-effectiveness of patient care.

Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others. Manages nursing and administrative operations in specific patient care areas. Implements changes to patient workflows and operational processes. Maintains 24 hour line management responsibility for the administration of fiscal, material and human resources.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• NRP certification.

• Fetal Monitoring Certification within six (6) months of hire date.

• Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience in a large acute care hospital.

• Labor and delivery, postpartum, and/or newborn experience, preferably high-risk.

• Minimum three (3) years of charge and/or supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services and patient flow.

• Proven knowledge to manage sentinel events, and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology, patient care workflows, and processes.

• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area.

• Specialty certification: RNC, NE-BC, and/or CNML.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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