Assistant Nurse Manager – Patient Care Resources

Job Summary

Assistant Nurse Managers are registered nurses who are responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The Assistant Nurse Manager must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizational abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others.

The Assistant Nurse Manager accepts responsibility for, and is accountable for, their own nursing practice and pursues opportunities for learning and self‑development. Private and public health units use the Assistant Nurse Manager to plan, coordinate, and evaluate unit nursing activities and to identify and implement nursing interventions for a wide variety of patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• 15% – Nursing Process and Practice
• 60% – Leadership and Management
• 15% – Professional Development
• 5% – Quality
• 5% – Nursing Research

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or a Bachelor’s degree paired with a Master’s in Nursing
• Three years of RN experience in an acute care hospital within the last five years
• Experience supervising a diverse clinical group including acute care, critical care, and pediatric nurses
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, understanding)
• Proficiency in medical terminology
• Knowledge of current nursing trends
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated accountability and professionalism
• Adaptability to change in a positive, professional manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence‑based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, considering protective interventions, development, and physiological characteristics specific to patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Float RN experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital with high acuity patients
• Three years of Adult and/or Pediatric Critical Care RN experience in an acute care hospital

Position Information

• Salary: $58.57 - $124.47 per hour
• Frequency:
  Hourly
• Grade: 27
• Job title:
  
  NURSE SVC SUPV 2
• Job code: 006508
• Number of positions: 1
• Appointment type:
  Staff – Career
• Percentage of time: 90%
• Shift: 10:30 – 23:00
• Location:
  
  North Addition Office Building (HSP
  002)
• Union representation: 99 – Non‑Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

Benefits

• High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy, parental, family & medical leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time per UC policies or collective bargaining agreements
• Continuing education allowance and reimbursement program
• Access to free professional development courses
• Work, life, and wellness programs and resources
• Employee assistance program with free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance: life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and student loan repayment assistance for qualified roles
• Retirement benefits including pension and other plans for eligible roles

Physical Demands

• Standing – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Walking – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Sitting – frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – occasional up to 3 hours
• Bending/Stooping – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Squatting/Kneeling – occasional up to 3 hours
• Twisting – continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Climbing stairs or ladders – occasional up to 3 hours
• Reaching overhead – occasional up to 3 hours
• Keyboard use – frequent 3 to 6 hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels – occasional up to 3 hours
• Uneven surfaces or elevations – occasional up to 3 hours

Mental Demands

• Susta…