Nursing Supervisor

Supervisor Nursing – CICU (Full Time Night)Location: Mission Viejo, California Department: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a 27-bed critical care environment specializing in pre- and post-operative cardiac care, cardiomyopathies requiring mechanical circulatory support, and a wide range of critical cardiac and medical cases including:Post-MI cardiologyIABP, Swan-Ganz catheterizationCRRT, TTM, DKAPacemakers, severe sepsis, and respiratory failureUnder the direction of the Nurse Manager, Director, or Executive Director, the Supervisor of Nursing – CICU provides leadership and coordination of care on the unit during the night shift. This includes oversight of clinical operations, staff management, and the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care. This role ensures optimal patient outcomes by acting as a resource and role model for the clinical team, and supports performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.Key Responsibilities:Act as Charge Nurse or Supervisor during the night shift, ensuring staffing, workflow, and clinical quality.Coordinate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and leadership to support effective patient care delivery.Lead by example in the CICU, providing direct patient care when needed and mentoring clinical staff.Maintain standards for nursing practice, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.Monitor key performance indicators and support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.Participate in staff evaluations, scheduling, education, and onboarding of new nurses.Ensure appropriate documentation and adherence to protocols and policies.Utilize evidence-based practices to elevate care delivery and team performance.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)California Registered Nurse License (active upon hire)BLS Certification (American Heart Association – upon hire)Professional certification in a relevant specialty (upon hire)Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in an acute care hospital setting (excluding clinical rotations)Charge Nurse or Relief Charge Nurse experiencePreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN or equivalent)Formal leadership experience in a critical care settingIdeal Candidate:Strong clinical expertise in cardiovascular and medical critical careProven leadership as an ICU Charge/Relief Charge NurseComfortable managing complex and critically ill patientsCollaborative and proactive leadership style