Supervisor Nursing – SICU; Night

Overview

Supervisor Nursing – SICU (Full Time Night)

Location: Mission Viejo, California

Department: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift (3 nights, 12-hour shifts)

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 20-bed critical care unit specializing in neuro and trauma critical care management. The unit is part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level II Trauma Center, caring for complex patients including neuro/TBI/Stroke/spinal cord injuries; complex surgical cases; trauma patients; and medical critical care patients.

• Serve as Charge Nurse/Supervisor on the night shift, managing workflow, staffing, and clinical operations.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical leadership in the SICU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leadership to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with ANA Nursing Administration standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Facilitate staff development, education, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor quality metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, policies, and documentation standards.
• Mentor and support nursing staff through coaching and feedback.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• California Registered Nurse License (active upon hire)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association - upon hire)
• One professional nursing certification relevant to the specialty (upon hire)
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in SICU or related specialty area
• Charge Nurse or Relief Charge Nurse experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN or equivalent)
• Previous leadership experience in critical care nursing

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in neuro/trauma critical care
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills in an ICU environment
• Ability to manage complex patient care with strong decision-making and communication skills
• Committed to fostering teamwork and professional growth