Nurse Services Manager ED Irvine
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Educator
Who We Are
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association.
Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
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.
Required QualificationsWhat It Takes to be Successful
- 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.
- 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.
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Supp (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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 EmploymentThe University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the…
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