Unit Manager - Critical Care Specialty

Location

California

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Days Varies, days/evenings; 36 hrs/week

Job Description

The Unit Manager is responsible for managing and supervising a large staff of Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses, and related support staff assigned to specialty critical care or non-specialty patient care units. This position oversees the day-to-day unit operations and assumes 24-hour responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of nursing and support staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, and discipline.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care assignments based on staff competency and patient needs.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure adequate daily staffing and adjust schedules to meet fluctuating census needs while managing budget adherence.
• Monitor patient care quality and facilitate communication with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Prepare and manage the unit budget, monitor resource utilization, and control overtime.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and develop practices for improving patient satisfaction.
• Facilitate staff education and orientation programs, ensuring adherence to required training.
• Review and analyze patient data for performance improvement initiatives.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 4+ years of nursing experience required.
• 1+ year of recent/current Supervisory/Interim experience in Labor Delivery required.
• MSN or BSN with MA in Healthcare Administration required.
• NICU experience is a plus.
• Active ACLS, AWHONN, NRP, BLS certifications required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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