Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

Responsibilities

Emergency Services Nurse Manager

Mercy San Juan Medical Center, a member of Dignity Health/Commonspirit Health, is looking for a strong Emergency Services Nurse Manager who enjoys a busy, multi-faceted team-oriented emergency department environment. Are you looking to be part of a national leader in trauma care? 

Mercy San Juan is the Sacramento area’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Regional receiving center for many specialties including: trauma, ortho, high risk maternity, NICU and STEMI. Our fast-paced 31-bed Emergency Department has skilled physicians who work closely with specially trained nurses and other healthcare professionals. We see approximately 80,000 patients each year. Our success directly correlates with high employee satisfaction scores which can be attributed to our collaborative practice with physicians management and our involvement of staff in peer interviews.

Position Summary:

Manages the resources and daily activities of Mercy San Juan’s Emergency department while ensuring environmental factors support high standards of patient care. Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members. Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning transfer. Coordinates the activities of the unit for each shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Provides patient care as needed.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentRetirement ProgramsWellness Programs

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Qualifications

Minimum: 

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.Current CA RN licensureCurrent BLS, ACLS and PALS from the American Heart AssociationTNCC within 6 months of hireMICN within 24 months of hire