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University of California - Irvine Health
Nurse Services Manager 2 ED- Days - FT - Irvine
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What they do
A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$125,005 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Services Manager 2 ED
- Days
- FT•Irvine University of California•Irvine Health medical insurance United States, California, Irvine Aug 25, 2026 Who We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine.
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Team Position Summary:
The Emergency Department Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical, operational, and administrative leadership of the Emergency Department. The Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through effective leadership, staffing, regulatory compliance, performance management, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Nurse Manager provides visible, accessible leadership and maintains accountability for department operations, nursing practice, workforce performance, and a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. What It Takes to beSuccessful Required Qualifications:
Current California RN license NALS within 6 months of hire Progressive professional nursing experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership competency. Knowledge of emergency nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement, staffing, performance management, and healthcare regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and California Title 22 requirements applicable to Emergency Department operations.Qualified Qualifications:
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Five or more years of progressive emergency nursing experience. Two or more years of formal nursing leadership experience. National certification in emergency nursing or nursing leadership, such as CEN, NEA-BC, or equivalent. Experience with Magnet, Lantern Award, professional governance, nursing research, or evidence-based practice. Experience leading interdisciplinary quality and operational improvement initiatives.Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Supp (PALS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Education:
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct- Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m.
- 5:00 p.