Pediatric ICU/PCICU Assistant Nurse Manager 2 (NURSE SVC SUPV 2)

Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Managers are registered nurses who are responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The Assistant Nurse Manager must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others. The Assistant Nurse Manager accepts the responsibility for, and is accountable for, his/her own nursing practice. The Assistant Nurse Manager also seeks out and pursues opportunities for learning and assumes responsibility for their own self-development. Registered nurses must be knowledgeable and skillful in performing the Assistant Nurse Manager role. A registered nurse who assumes the role of Assistant Nurse Manager also assumes the responsibility inherent to the role. Three fundamental responsibilities for Assistant Nurse Manager include planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit nursing activities. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with American Nurses' Association Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years PICU or adult ICU experience
• Experience as a PICU charge nurse
• Experience in training/precepting and mentoring staff
• Experience in managing multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Relief charge nurse experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients

Preferred Qualifications:

• PALS
• CCRN
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Master's Degree, or equivalent experience/training

Department Overview:

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) is a 24-bed, state-of-the-art unit dedicated and committed to improving the health care of children. With a priority for patient safety and patient- and family-centered care, the health care team works collaboratively and gives compassionate patient care in a setting that supports their medical and emotional needs. The unit provides a 1 to 2 nurse-to-patient ratio with critical care medicine intensivist that are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $ 58.57 - $124.47

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: Grade 27

UC Job Title: NURSE SVC SUPV 2

UC Job Code: 006508

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 90%

Shift (Work Schedule): 7p-7a

Location: UCD Medical Center (UCDMC)

Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site