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UCLA Health Clinical Nurse Manager- PTU/PACU, West Valley Surgery Center in West Hills, California
Description
The Nurse Manager oversees daily nursing operations for assigned patient care areas to ensure high‑quality care and excellent patient outcomes. This role manages clinical workflows, staffing coordination, and compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include conducting clinical audits, coaching and mentoring staff, supporting shared governance, and collaborating with clinical leaders to develop unit competencies. The manager provides expert clinical guidance, addresses complex patient care issues, and ensures unit performance related to quality and nurse‑sensitive indicators. This position also supports onboarding and development of new nurses and assumes full responsibility for the unit in the manager's absence.
Qualifications
We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
California RN license
BSN or MSN
BLS, ACLS, PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
5 years recent relevant experience and progressive leadership positions
2 YEARS ICU Preferred
2 years PACU preferred
Nursing Professional Leadership Certification (NEA-BC, NE-BC, CNL, CNML preferred) or obtain within 12 months
Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills
Expertise in patient care clinical services
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong leadership and clinical skills
Ability to create and maintain environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and achieve objectives
Skills in prioritizing
Ability to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate
Ability to inform and educate
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