Clinical Manager; RN - ER

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Healthcare Leader to drive excellence and inspire our team toward exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

• Manage day‑to‑day shift operations in the Emergency Department.
• Lead and develop staff, including hiring, evaluation, counseling, and performance documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of performance reviews and required training for all personnel.
• Maintain current records of employee certifications, licensure, and continuing education.
• Optimize staffing based on acuity data and projected patient needs.
• Implement labor and supply cost controls to meet budget targets and identify savings opportunities.
• Coordinate and administer scheduling, trauma team participation, and YTD labor hour compliance.
• Facilitate inter‑departmental interactions, quality improvement, and policy review.
• Provide feedback, problem‑solving, and communication with the Director and broader organization.
• Support risk management, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of short‑ and long‑term departmental strategic plans.
• Integrate patient‑care improvement initiatives into daily operations.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency/Trauma field best practices and guidelines.
• Act as a team member within the department and across the organization to advance hospital goals.

• Current California RN license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Completion of an EKG test within 30 days of hire
• MICN, TNCC, and CPI certifications within specified time frames after hire
• NIHSS competency within 30 days of entry into the position

• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) or ENPC
• Prior management experience
• Cognitive Performance Improvement (CPI) certification within 3 months of hire

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.