Clinical Nurse Manager- PTU/PACU, West Valley Surgery Center Job at UCLA Health

Description The Nurse Manager oversees daily nursing operations for assigned patient care areas to ensure high‑quality care and excellent patient outcomes. This role manages clinical workflows, staffing coordination, and compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include conducting clinical audits, coaching and mentoring staff, supporting shared governance, and collaborating with clinical leaders to develop unit competencies. The manager provides expert clinical guidance, addresses complex patient care issues, and ensures unit performance related to quality and nurse‑sensitive indicators. This position also supports onboarding and development of new nurses and assumes full responsibility for the unit in the manager’s absence. Qualifications We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: California RN license BSN or MSN BLS, ACLS, PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association 5 years recent relevant experience and progressive leadership positions 2 YEARS ICU Preferred 2 years PACU preferred Nursing Professional Leadership Certification (NEA-BC, NE-BC, CNL, CNML preferred) or obtain within 12 months Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills Expertise in patient care clinical services Ability to communicate effectively Strong leadership and clinical skills Ability to create and maintain environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and achieve objectives Skills in prioritizing Ability to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate Ability to inform and educate

In Summary: The Nurse Manager oversees daily nursing operations for assigned patient care areas . Responsibilities include conducting clinical audits, coaching and mentoring staff, supporting shared governance, and collaborating with clinical leaders to develop unit competencies . This role manages clinical workflows, staffing coordination, and compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements .

En Español: Descripción El Director de Enfermería supervisa las operaciones diarias de enfermería para áreas asignadas de atención al paciente con el fin de garantizar una atención de alta calidad y excelentes resultados para los pacientes. Este papel gestiona flujos de trabajo clínicos, la coordinación del personal y el cumplimiento de las normas y requisitos regulatorios en materia de enfermeros. Las responsabilidades incluyen llevar a cabo auditorías clínicas, entrenamiento y asesoramiento del personal, apoyar la gobernanza compartida y colaborar con líderes clínicos para desarrollar competencias de la unidad. Calificaciones Buscamos un profesional de enfermería altamente calificado y auto-motivado con: Licencia California RN BSN o MSN BLS, ACLS, PALS de la Cruz Roja Americana o Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón 5 años experiencia reciente relevante y puestos de liderazgo progresista 2 Años ICU Preferido 2 años PACU preferida Certificación de Liderazgo Profesional en Enfermería (NEA-BC, NE- BC, CNL, CNML preferido) o obtener dentro de 12 meses Conocimiento para gestionar incidentes de desastres, eventos sentinel y capacidad para resolver problemas con pensamiento crítico Habilidades expertas en servicios clínicos de atención al paciente Capacidad para comunicar eficazmente