RN Assistant Nurse Manager - IR

#138515 (RN) Assistant Nurse Manager - IR

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, a prestigious recognition held by only 10% of U.S. hospitals. Magnet status is based on five key areas: transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the day-to-day operations of Interventional Radiology at an assigned primary site (La Jolla, Hillcrest, or East Campus), with the expectation of providing cross‑coverage at other IR sites as operational needs require. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager supports safe, high‑quality patient care while upholding professional nursing standards in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics.

• Support daily clinical and operational workflows to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality patient care.
• Manage daily staffing needs, including real‑time adjustments, resource allocation, and workload balancing.
• Review and approve timecards and assist with schedule oversight.
• Monitor and support staff productivity and operational efficiency across procedural areas.
• Serve as an on‑site leadership presence, managing patient and staff escalations, including patient service recovery and workflow issues.
• Provide real‑time coaching and performance support to staff, reinforcing policies, procedures, and professional practice standards.
• Assist with staff meetings, staff engagement initiatives, and fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Support on‑site regulatory compliance and readiness, including adherence to institutional policies and accreditation standards.
• Identify process gaps and assist with corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring processes, including interviews, onboarding, and orientation.
• Perform administrative responsibilities and provide direct patient care when operational needs require, maintaining clinical competence and credibility with the team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary partners—including PACU, anesthesia, the operating room, clinical trials, pharmacy, inpatient units, and ancillary services—to support coordinated care delivery and patient throughput.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS and ACLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two (2+) years of experience in Interventional Radiology (IR). If insufficient applicant pool, the department may consider candidates with two (2+) years of experience in Procedural Nursing.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for managing multiple responsibilities and rapidly assessing moderately complex problems to develop solutions.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, consistently demonstrating empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Adherence to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance and demonstration of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior, and attentiveness to others.

• One (1) or more years of RN leadership role experience, including charge, supervisor, or manager experience.
• Moderate Sedation Certified.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $132,600 - $259,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).

Hourly Equivalent: $63.51 - $124.43.

Compensation is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The hiring pay scale referenced in the job…