Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Services Job at UC San Diego (San Diego)

Job Description

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANII) for the UCSDH Hillcrest Emergency Department (ED) supports operational, clinical, and administrative oversight of a high-acuity, Academic Medical Center, Comprehensive Level of Care, Geriatric care-accredited Emergency Department serving as a Base station and integral component of the Level I Trauma Program, Burn Care Program, and multiple specialty programs. The ANII provides leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care to a diverse acute and complex population. The ANII fosters a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.

Job Responsibility

Assists in managing day-to-day operations of the emergency and emergency inpatient populations, including staffing, throughput, patient flow, and resource utilization
Collaborates with the Nurse Manager to maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards
Participates in departmental strategic planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives
Serves as a clinical resource and administrative designee
Promotes teamwork, effective communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ensures consistent delivery of high-quality comprehensive patient care aligned with evidence-based practice and organizational standards
Responsible for operational metrics such as LWBS, APOT, door-to-provider times, and disposition to exit
Involved in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care metrics
Continuously improving employee experience, professional development, and advancement
Utilizes LEAN management techniques in improvement projects, root cause analyses, and performance evaluations
Mentors and coaches nursing staff
Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Educator and academic partners
Encourages lifelong learning and participation in shared governance
Assists with staff scheduling, timekeeping, recruitment, retention, and performance evaluations
Participates in budget planning and monitors expenditures
Promotes staff engagement, recognition, and positive work environment
Supports base station communication activities and ensures staff competency in EMS coordination, prehospital communication, and disaster response
Collaborates with EMS agencies, trauma services, and other departments for mass casualty and surge events

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California
BSN required or currently enrolled in a BSN or higher nursing degree program with commitment to complete within first two years of appointment
Two (2+) or more years of acute care RN experience
one (1) year in either the ED or ED inpatient unit
BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire
PALS Certification
MICN licensure or commitment to obtain within six months of appointment
Critical Clinical Care or Nurse Leader Certification or commitment to complete within six months of hire (e.g., CEN, CPEN, CCRN, NE-BC, NLC)
Demonstrated hospital management skills
Demonstrated ability to provide supervision
Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Decision-making, problem-solving, prioritizing skills
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have

LEAN Certification
Charge Nurse, leadership and/or supervisory experience
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or in progress)
Experience in a Level I trauma center or academic medical center

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