SUPERVISOR, PATIENT CARE AREAS INTENSIVE CARE FT NIGHTS

Company: Scripps Health, San Diego CA About Us: Scripps Health is a private, nonprofit health system in San Diego, California that includes: ul class=noindent liFour acute-care uhospitalsu on five campusesli liMore than u2,500 affiliated physiciansu and 13,000 employeesli liuScripps Clinicu and uScripps Coastal Medical Centeru, a network of integrated outpatient facilities with specialists from more than u60 medical and surgical specialtiesuli liuHome health care servicesuli liA wide range of uhealth education classes and support servicesuli li class=c1 Established more than 80 years ago in the community of La Jolla, the health system now extends from Chula Vista to Oceanside, with more than 20 primary and specialty care outpatient centers. A leader in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, Scripps was named by Thomson Reuters as one of the Top 10 health systems in the nation for providing high quality, safe and efficient patient care. On the forefront of genomic medicine and wireless health technology, the organization is dedicated to improving community health while advancing medicine through clinical research and graduate medical education. Scripps has also earned a national reputation as a premier employer, named by Fortune magazine as one of Americas 100 Best Companies to Work For every year since 2008. Learn more about Scripps Healths awards and recognition, mission, vision and values. View Scripps 2010 Annual Report to hear doctors and patients talk about the organizations life-saving research and care. Title: SUPERVISOR, PATIENT CARE AREAS - INTENSIVE CARE - FT NIGHTS Position number: 5548 Location: Scripps Health, San Diego (Encinitas), San Diego, 92024 Job Description: Responsible for the day to day operations of the patient care unit or department in an efficient and cost effective manner. Under the general direction of the Patient Care Manager, shares responsibility for the unit on a 24 hour basis providing leadership responsibilities for designated clinical areas. Functions as a resource for staff and trains and develops staff. Provides input into the hiring process. With input from the Patient Care Manager, writes performance appraisals and counsels staff. Maintains accountability for standards of patient care. Participates with the Patient Care Manager in the development of the budget and is responsible for monitoring budgetary expenses. Requirements: Basic Qualifications: Maintains current licensure as a Registered Nurse in California. BSN Required. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 3-5 years critical care experience. Requires excellent communication, problem-solving, team development, planning and follow-through. Ability to exercise the authority and responsibility for assigned services based on the scope of the organization and complexity of patient care. Understands fundamentals of information systems and has working knowledge of computer use and concepts. Current American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider and all competenciescertifications of the unit required upon hire date. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum two years recent progressive leadership experience in an acute care facility. CCRN preferred. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. Scripps is an Affirmative Action Employerliul