Assistant Unit Manager (RN) - Medical Surgical ICU Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA Radiology

Manager, Assistant Unit (RN)

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evenings; 1500-2330 (8hrs)

Pay Range*: $69.64/hr - $104.46/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary health care to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Health Care. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of LBMC. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practice, Compassion, and Synergy. The employee will support LBMC's strategic plan and demonstrates active support and participation in Lean initiatives for continuous performance improvement, patient safety, and patient centered care. The Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) is responsible for operational issues of the patient care department during their assigned shift. The Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) is responsible for directing and coordinating all operations of the department according to the policies, procedures, standards, and standard work that guide the processes for the assigned department. Responsibilities include the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of individuals and processes for the department to ensure consistent high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The Assistant Unit Manager (AUM) has the responsibility to manage material and labor resources as defined in the departmental annual budget. The success of the department is inherent in the incumbent's ability to demonstrate positive, professional communication with patients, families, physicians, departmental, and interdepartmental staff to optimize workflow and to facilitate problem identification and resolution.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Models an interdisciplinary approach and collaborates with physician partners to achieve optimal operational efficiency. Supports MemorialCare initiatives. Promotes the advancement of the profession of nursing. Foster employee engagement, inspiring loyalty and leading by example. Creates a supportive and healthy work environment through clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. Embraces a Lean mindset and utilizes the plan - do - study - act (PDSA) performance improvement model. Fosters a culture of safety by assessing, applying appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of those outcomes. Creates and environment that supports and enhances service excellence and the Patient and Family Experience. Ensure accountability to achieve financial targets through daily management activities. Promotes and participates in activities designed to support organizational excellence and growth. Demonstrates active support of the Journey to nursing excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.