Service Line Assistant Manager RN

University of California - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse responsible for overseeing the operation of a nursing unit during a specific time period. This role requires a strong foundation of clinical knowledge, organizational abilities, and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication and teamwork. The Assistant Nurse Manager is accountable for their nursing practice, seeks opportunities for self-development, and plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities. They ensure comprehensive patient-centered care, manage nursing tasks, and promote compliance with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate unit nursing activities.
• Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care.
• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties to nursing staff.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Act as a resource to other members of the nursing team.
• Promote compliance and support for nursing policies.

Requirements

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR certification.
• CNOR Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of recent RN OR work experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center or four (4) years in a multi-specialty outpatient surgery center.
• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or managerial role in an in-patient setting.
• Strong track record in team collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing daily operations of a nursing unit, including staff scheduling and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in developing and updating unit policies and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• CNOR Certification upon hire.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience using the electronic medical record, EPIC.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program.
• Access to free professional development courses.
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefit options including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.