Manager, Neurosurgical Trauma ICU

Company: Scripps Health
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionScripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. In 2018 Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla was ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for the San Diego region and among the best in the nation in seven specialties. With 444 licensed beds and a Level II Trauma Center, we are consistently recognized for quality patient care and we were the first hospital in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care. Critical and intensive care units at Scripps facilities are staffed by board-certified critical care physicians, and medical professionals specializing in intensive care. Patients and families can be assured that Scripps provides acute care in a hospital context offering a comprehensive range of specialties. This ensures that our expertise is there when patients need it most. Our team remains committed to professional development, dedication to their team members and best care practices, and making patients feel comfortable with and informed about their treatment. Join a winning team managing the 30 Bed Neurosurgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU) Unit as Manager, Patient Care RN - Neurosurgical Trauma ICU at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Working together, you'll bring your expertise, compassion, and excellence to all we do. As Manager, Patient Care RN you will create and maintain an environment that assures nursing practice reflects established standards of care and practice and a culture that promotes patient safety. Be responsible for the daily operations of the assigned nursing unit, including creating and managing staffing plans and ensuring appropriate equipment and resources are available to staff to do their job. Ensure the safe transition of patients through the continuum of care to include the active participation of nursing staff in planning and coordinating patient care, and direct hand-off to the next appropriate level of care. Be accountable for meeting operational budgets for the assigned department. Collaborating with other units and physicians, you will have the ability to manage the shared governance in the department. Soon to be a model unit, the NST ICU currently has 8 Supervisors and 8 Clinical Mentors reporting to the Manager. You will be easily adaptable and comfortable doing MDI and A3s. Soon to be a Level 1, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla NST - ICU functions as a Level 1 trauma and exemplified the Scripps great place to work culture. This is a Days Manager position located in La Jolla and is Bonus Eligible. Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: * Associate's degree plus five years applicable clinical experience, two of which in a leadership role. * Requires excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, team development, planning and follow-through. * Ability to exercise the authority and responsibility for assigned services based on the scope of the organization and complexity of patient care. Graduate of an accredited program Required Certification/Registration: * Maintains current California RN license. * Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS certification and all competencies/certifications required of the charge RN on the unit. Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: * Bachelor's/Master's degree or MSN preferred * Two years ICU leadership experience, including Supervisor highly preferred * ICU experience with trauma and stroke patients. * CCRN preferred * ICU experience with Trauma and stroke patients. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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