(RN)Clinical Resource Manager, Capacity Management - 133125

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Capacity Management Clinical Resource Nurse Manager -Hillcrest and La Jolla has 24/7 responsibility for implementing the nursing strategic plan, the quality and safety of patient care, daily operations of the unit concerning staffing, scheduling, patient flow, patient satisfaction for the unit, financial responsibility, human resource management, recruitment and retention, staff development by coaching and when necessary, disciplinary actions. Inter-professional collaborations with physicians and department heads of various ancillary services. It is an integral position to ensure the vision and mission of the organization are maintained and the strategic goals are achieved.

The Capacity Management Clinical Resource Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative leadership for nursing staffing, float pool, house supervisors, bed management, transfer center, decedent affairs, patient transport, discharge lounge and lift team. This position plans, schedules, and organizes work for departments ensuring proper distribution of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel, space, and facilities. This position manages patient safety, quality control, and ensures staff competence, and compliance with regulatory policies. The Capacity Management Clinical Resource Nurse Manager will be responsible for workforce management, standardized onboarding and education on organizational policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines, and promoting staff development The Capacity Management Clinical Resource Nurse Manager leads and participates in multi-disciplinary project teams (e.g. including Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, etc.). Additionally, this role will plan, organize, and oversee operational budgets for the department.

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

• A 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 months of hire date.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience, including five years of recent acute care experience.
• Minimum of two or more years of supervisory or charge RN experience.
• Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.
• Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of staffing matrix and resource staffing operations
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Proven knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Project Management experience and/or Lean Six Sigma training/certification.
• Two years of experience as a Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist.

• 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.

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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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