Assistant RN Manager - Periop Services - Lakewood - FT Days

Overview:

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Assistant  Nurse Manager,  Perioperative Services  supports   in the  day-to-day   clinical   operations , staff  management ,  and   quality   oversight   of   perioperative services  within an  assigned   facility   or   defined service  area . The  incumbent   assists   in   directing the  activities   of   perioperative   coworkers  ensuring   that   all patient  care   activities   are   delivered   safely ,  efficiently ,  and   in   accordance   with   established   clinical   standards ,  regulatory   requirements ,  and   departmental   policies   and   procedures .  This   role   shares   accountability for  staffing   and   scheduling   coordination , staff  competency ,  daily   workflow   management ,  supply   and   resource   utilization ,  and the  maintenance   of a  safe   and   therapeutic   surgical   environment . The Assistant  Nurse Manager  assists   in the  onboarding   and   orientation   of new staff,  supports the  performance   evaluation   process ,  provides   ongoing   coaching   and   mentorship   to   frontline   coworkers . The  incumbent   contributes   to   performance   improvement   initiatives ,  participates   in   quality   and   safety   reviews ,  and   helps   implement   departmental   goals   and   operational   changes   as   directed .  This   position   works   under   direction   and   oversight   and   exercises   sound   independent   judgment   in   managing   unit-level   operational   and   clinical   issues   within the  assigned   perioperative   area .

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Prior   management / leadership experience  in an  acute   care   setting  

• Must   demonstrate   excellent   customer service  skills  

• Minimum   of 1  year experience  in Perioperative Services, preferably the Operating Room

• Knowledge   of   Title 22  and Joint Commission  Requirements  

• Ability   to   manage   multiple   concurrent   projects   and   maintain a  work   pace   appropriate   to the  workload  

• Ability   to   establish   and   maintain   effective   working   relationships   across the Health System  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing
• MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at View email address on jobs.uci.edu or at View phone number on jobs.uci.edu, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.