Manager-Patient Care Inpt/Obs Cardiac ICU DAY 9A

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager-Patient Care Inpatient and Observations works collaboratively with the department nursing leadership team to provide administrative, human resource, and financial management for designated areas. The role operates within a Magnet-recognized large tertiary academic medical center with multiple hospitals and ambulatory sites licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, STEMI receiving center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and accredited Chest Pain Center. The manager directs day-to-day operations according to the needs of the patient population, the Duffy Quality-Caring Model, applicable regulatory requirements, and approved clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures. The role ensures adequate quantity and quality of staff, supports nursing strategic planning, and aligns service goals with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The manager ensures compliance with planning, regulatory, inspection-agency, hospital, and departmental requirements; mentors and coaches charge nurses and staff; supports professional governance groups and Magnet Recognition standards; and leads the adoption of evidence-based bedside practice, with an emphasis on safety, quality, best practices, and innovative technology. Participation in an on-call rotation is required based on business need. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; alternatively, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare-related field, and a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
At least three years of nursing experience that provided opportunities to demonstrate competencies in clinical nursing, leadership, or education.
Active California Registered Nurse licensure.
Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Other certifications as required in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Substantial knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidence-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice.
Professional competency and ability to develop and champion department-specific clinical outcome improvements in a multi-initiative organization.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff.
Knowledge and application of adult learning principles and management techniques, and the ability to use problem-solving methodologies proactively and creatively.
Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other position-related computer programs, and to operate or troubleshoot basic office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; relate to others positively and professionally; provide leadership; enforce policies and regulatory requirements; think critically; use sound judgment; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
Ability to work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; organize and prioritize workload; solve problems; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to distinguish colors as necessary, hear sufficiently for general conversation and workplace sounds, and see adequately to read computer screens and written documents.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day operations for designated areas based on patient population needs, professional practice models, regulatory requirements, and approved clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide administrative, human resource, and financial management in collaboration with the department nursing leadership team.
Ensure adequate quantity and quality of staff for departmental hours of operation.
Participate in nursing strategic planning and align service goals and objectives with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Ensure compliance with planning, regulatory, inspection-agency, hospital, and departmental requirements.
Mentor and coach charge nurses and staff in transforming culture, processes, and clinical practice.
Support and inspire professional governance groups in meeting nursing excellence standards and maintaining Magnet Recognition.
Lead the adoption of evidence-based practice at the bedside, emphasizing safety initiatives, quality care, best practices, and innovative technology.
Participate in the on-call rotation for designated areas based on business need.
Perform other duties as needed.