Assistant Nurse Manager - MC/CHC - Medical Surgical Unit 4100

The Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager-MC/CHC for the Medical Surgical Unit 4100- Stroke and Spine.

Bilingual is preferred but not required.

The essential job duties of this position includes, but are not limited to, the following :



* Support the Nurse Manager, Program Chief, Director, or Manager, and his/her assistants in planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of nursing personnel for multiple nursing units, programs, or departments.


* Act as Nurse Manager or program management during absences, or as directed.


* Evaluate or assist in evaluating the performance of subordinate personnel.


* Assist in the scheduling of personnel and approving time cards.


* Assist in the coordination of in-service educational programs and staff meetings.


* Assist preceptors in developing unit orientation programs for new nurses or program staff.


* Assist in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring of nursing care, in relation to those standards, to assure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, and other regulatory standards such as those required by RUHS-MC, RUHS-PH, mental health or public health program grants.


* Advise staff on the interpretation and application of agency policies, laws, and regulations.


* Assist in preparing administrative records, reports, and correspondence related to budget and unit or program operations.


* Promote reliability in the acuity classification of patients and serve as a working charge nurse or supervisor, as needed to meet staffing requirements.


* Promote collaboration among other departments, units, programs, and physicians.


* Represent assigned unit(s) or programs in committee meetings.


* May address local groups on public health matters.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following:



* A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing.


* At least three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.


* At least one year of experience as a Charge Nurse or experience in a lead capacity.


* Familiarity with lean Methodology.

Required Certifications and Licenses



* A current and valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.


* A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.


* A current and valid National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Additional Pertinent Information


* Work Schedule: 4/10; Varies M-F with one (1) weekend day per month.

To learn more about the department, please visit the RUHS website at ruhealth.org Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)


* Promote collaboration among other departments, units, programs, and physicians; represent assigned unit(s) or program(s) in committee meetings.


* Assist in candidate recruiting, train...