University of California San Diego

(RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - Hillcrest ICU - 139850

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing; candidates enrolled in BSN or higher program considered.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
  • Current ART certification or BLS/CPR and ACLS certification with a commitment to obtain ART within six months.
  • Three or more years of acute care inpatient ICU experience.
  • Two or more years of formal nursing leadership experience (Charge Nurse or similar).
  • Strong supervisory skills and experience managing complex workflow in a patient care setting.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical standards, regulations, and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff providing clinical patient care in the ICU.
  • Ensure quality and safety of patient care in assigned areas.
  • Lead and support a shared voice and idea exchange within nursing practice.
  • Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary health care professionals for coordinated patient management.
  • Act as a resource to staff, physicians, students, and other stakeholders.
  • Assume full unit responsibility in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
  • Manage personnel, fiscal, and material resources effectively.

Benefits

  • Eligible for shift differentials.
  • Some weekend shifts required.
  • Support for training and professional certifications.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement in leadership roles.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
NURSE SVC SUPV 2 Department:
HC 10 ICU Hiring Pay Scale
$87.50 - $99.00 / Hour Worksite:
Hillcrest Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Nights, 8-Hour Shifts

#139850 (RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - Hillcrest ICU
Filing Deadline: Tue 7/14/2026
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Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Medical Intensive Care Unit MICU is a high-acuity critical care environment specializing in the management of complex, life-threatening medical and cardiovascular conditions. This mixed ICU provides comprehensive care to adult patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and multi-organ support.

The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those with severe sepsis and septic shock, post-cardiac arrest requiring targeted temperature management, advanced heart failure, and patients undergoing evaluation for heart and other solid organ transplantation. The team also manages patients with acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, and those requiring mechanical circulatory support.

Care delivery is supported by a multidisciplinary team of intensivists, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals. The unit emphasizes evidence-based practice, early recognition and intervention, and adherence to national quality benchmarks (e.g., sepsis bundles, post-cardiac arrest care guidelines).

The Assistant Nurse Manager is involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.

Supervises staff involved in providing clinical patient care. Assists in ensuring the quality of patient care delivery in a specific patient care area and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice. Assists with the 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.

This position is an ICU level of care assistant nurse manager which is required to work 60% clinical and 40% administrative.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors or Master's Degree in Nursing. Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in BSN or higher nursing degree program.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state of California.
  • Current ART certification or BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date
  • Three (3+) or more years of acute care inpatient ICU experience.
  • Two (2+) or more years of Charge Nurse or other formal nursing leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a patient care unit.
  • In depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards and care delivery, systems, external regulations and internal policies.
  • Knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources matters and employee performance. Provides input to decision-makers on human resources matters.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
  • Effective interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to train and mentor subordinates, to convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner. Prepares and presents a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.
  • Knowledge of business software and specialized applications and data management systems used in nursing units or departments.
  • Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.
  • Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, and sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • MSN
  • Relevant nursing certification (PCCN, CCRN, NE-BC, etc.)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • This position has both clinical and administrative duties.
  • This position is eligible for shift differentials. Some weekend shifts required.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $132,600 - $259,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $63.51 - $124.43

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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