Clinical Nurse Manager - NICU

US-CA-Oceanside

Tri-City Healthcare District has been serving the North County region for almost 60 years and remains committed to providing high quality healthcare and community services for every individual we encounter regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic status.

Our mission is to advance the health and wellness of the community we serve. In order to achieve our mission, we see, hear and listen to our front line healthcare workers, employees, medical staff and all community stakeholders in order to understand and meet our community's needs.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Manager holds twenty-four hour accountability for the delivery of quality nursing care and operational management of assigned unit. The job encompasses integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, operational, quality improvement coordination, and clinical activities of patient care services. This individual serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource for nurses and other members of the health care team. Individual is responsible for supervising all department employees. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses, and the ANA Scope and Standard for Nurse Administrators. Supports the mission and values of the Medical Center. Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population in the department under their r management.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, operational, quality improvement coordination, and clinical activities of assigned patient care department.
• Serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource for nurses and other members of the health care team.
• Maintains working knowledge of local health care issues, community standards as well as providers. Participates in strategic business planning and action implementation.
• Conducts performance assessments and evaluations of staff in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate TCMC staff disciplinary processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in area of leadership, required.
• Minimum two years of management experience in clinical area, required.

Education:

• Education Requirements for all Departments except NICU:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required.
  • BSN or Bachelor's degree in related field, required.
  • Master's degree (MSN/MBA/MHA or relevant to area of leadership), preferred.
• Education Requirements for NICU Department:
  • Registered CA RN with Master's Degree in Nursing required, OR;
  • Registered CA RN with BSN and either a master's degree in a related field or certificate in nursing or health care administration from an accredited organization (see Certification section below), AND at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year in a NICU department.
  • RNC in leadership/administration/clinical specialty within 18 months of hire.

Licenses:

• Current California RN Licensure, required.

Certifications:

• Current BLS certification, required; American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification, required; American Heart Association (only departments where required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program completion (Labor & Delivery & NICU, Women's /Newborn Services only), required.
• ACLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire, required (Women's, Newborn Services, NICU, L&D only)
• RNC in leadership/administration/clinical specialty within 18 months of hire, required for NICU.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

**To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)**

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.