INPATIENT PEDIATRIC UNIT ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position offers work life balance with an alternating schedule of 2, 12-hour shifts one week and 3, 12-hour shifts the following week, averaging 30 hours per week or 60 hours per pay period. A night shift differential of $14.10/hr is provided for 12-hour night shifts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Pediatric Nurse Manager in overseeing day-to-day clinical operations including pediatric care practice standards, staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensures delivery of highest quality pediatric care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established pediatric unit policies and procedures
• Develops and implements action plans to improve pediatric nursing staff development and clinical competencies
• Supports supervision of the Inpatient Pediatric Unit (24 hours) of approximately 20-60+ pediatric nurses and support personnel
• Monitors allocation and utilization of personnel based on pediatric patient acuity/needs to provide optimal care while identifying savings opportunities
• Assists in overseeing daily pediatric unit operations, including human resources management, pediatric safety programs, and risk management
• Monitors pediatric service quality and utilization standards while assuming responsibility for unit-level patient care during assigned shifts
• Ensures coordinated treatment plans, family-centered care, and cost-effective pediatric service utilization
• Collaborates with pediatricians, pediatric specialists, child life specialists, and other healthcare providers to achieve optimal outcomes for hospitalized children
• Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models for pediatric care from other inpatient pediatric facilities
• Investigates and resolves patient/family concerns regarding pediatric hospitalization experiences

WORK SCHEDULE

• Alternating schedule: 2, 12-hour shifts one week and 3, 12-hour shifts the next week
• Average of 30 hours weekly or 60 hours per pay period
• $14.10/hr differential for 12-hour night shifts
• Position requires occasional weekend and holiday coverage in pediatric setting

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of inpatient pediatric nursing experience
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as pediatric charge nurse, pediatric preceptor, quality improvement champion, or related leadership role

License/Certification:

• Active California Registered Nurse License
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Basic Life Support certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Evidence of completed training as pediatric preceptor or pediatric charge nurse
• Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric quality improvement, care delivery processes, pediatric staffing, and budgeting
• Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission pediatric standards, and other regulatory requirements for inpatient pediatric care
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for coordinating multidisciplinary pediatric teams
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment with pediatric care team members
• Demonstrated ability to manage pediatric emergencies and high-stress situations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with pediatric specialty focus preferred
• Master's degree in nursing administration, education, or related field highly desirable
• Experience with pediatric medication administration, IV therapy, and pain management
• Experience with chronic illness management, acute care pediatrics, and adolescent care
• Demonstrated leadership in pediatric quality improvement initiatives and family-centered care practices