RN Supervisor, PreOp/PACU - La Jolla
About The Position
Join our 62‑bed perioperative unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. We are a high‑functioning, evidence‑driven team within a Magnet hospital and Level I trauma center, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered surgical care. The PreOp- PACU team, can expect to expertly prepare and recover patients across cardiac cath lab, operating room, interventional radiology, and endoscopy settings—ensuring seamless transitions and top-tier outcomes. Supported by cutting‑edge technology and cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration, our nurses maintain rigorous standards and adapt fluidly to diverse case volumes. With an unwavering commitment to quality, compassion, and teamwork, our unit consistently exceeds benchmarks and fosters a culture of continuous improvement at every stage of the perioperative journey. Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of critical care or PreOP- PACU experience in an acute care setting.
- At least one (1) year of leadership experience, such as serving as a Charge RN.
- Current California RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and team development skills, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and follow through on responsibilities.
- Proven ability to exercise authority and responsibility in managing services, aligned with the organization’s scope and the complexity of patient care.
- Must possess all required competencies and certifications expected of a Charge RN within the unit.
- Experience with electronic charting systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EPIC charting software.
Responsibilities
- Workflow support
- Department initiative implementation
- Ensuring nursing practice reflects established standards of care and practice
- Ensuring a culture that promotes patient safety
- Sharing leadership responsibilities for the nursing unit, including managing daily staffing plans
- Ensuring appropriate and timely use of bed placement technology and adherence to care processes for bed placement/patient transfer/patient transport/room cleaning and patient discharge
- Ensuring the safe transition of patients thru the continuum of care to include active participation of nursing staff in planning and coordinating patient care, and direct hand-off to next appropriate level of care
Benefits
- Supervisor Incentive Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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