RN Assistant Nurse Manager - La Jolla Main

Assistant Nurse Manager – La Jolla Main OR

Payroll

Title:

NURSE SVC SUPV 2

Department: JMC & Thornton Operating Room

Pay Scale: $81.00 - $95.00 / Hour

Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday

Filing Deadline: Wed 12/3/2025

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet‑designated organization, a prestigious recognition awarded to only 10% of U.S. hospitals. Magnet status reflects excellence in nursing practice, transformational leadership, structural empowerment, innovation, and empirical outcomes. The Association has held this status since 2011.

• Collaborate closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care for intraoperative patients.
• Supervise staff involved in clinical patient care, ensuring delivery of quality service and modeling professional nursing practice.
• Assist with administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources; may assume full responsibility for the unit in delegated areas and in the absence of the manager.
• Promote an environment that encourages shared voice in nursing practice, continuous improvement, and optimal patient outcomes.
• Consult and collaborate with other health‑care professionals to coordinate patient care management; serve as a resource for staff, physicians, students, and others.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as an Operating Room RN.
• Demonstrated hospital‑management skills with progressive patient‑care service experience.
• Knowledge of disaster incidents and sentinel events; proven problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to navigate multiple competing priorities with strong analytical judgement.
• Effective communication skills, fostering collaboration, teamwork, and a positive inclusive culture.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and advance organizational and departmental goals.

• MSN or Master’s degree in an affiliated healthcare discipline.
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM).
• Charge or supervisory RN experience.

• Must be able to work varied hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Annual full pay range: $132,600 - $259,800 (pro-rated if application is for less than 100% appointment). The hourly equivalent is $63.51 - $124.43.

All applicants must comply with UC vaccination policy and meet life‑support certification requirements (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) with hands‑on assessment.

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, submit prior to the initial closing date; extended deadlines may allow continued consideration but positions may be filled earlier.

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