Job Description - RN Manager, Surgical Services - Mercy Chula Vista (262003080)
Job Description
RN Manager, Surgical Services - Mercy Chula Vista - 262003080
Description
This is a full-time, benefited, EXEMPT position (M-F) at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. This position is eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Program (MICP). $5k New hire retention and $8K relocation assistance is offered to eligible new hires.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
Join a collaborative Surgical Services team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. At Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, our perioperative professionals work together in a supportive, fast-paced environment focused on patient safety, teamwork, and advanced surgical care technologies.
The Nursing Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that ensures the nursing practice reflects established standards of care and promotes a culture of patient safety. This role oversees the daily operations of surgical services ensuring efficient workflows, appropriate staffing, and high-quality patient care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of assigned nursing unit(s).
Develop and manage staffing plans to ensure appropriate coverage and quality patient care.
Ensure staff have access to the necessary equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their duties effectively.
Promote and maintain compliance with established standards of nursing care and practice.
Foster a culture centered on patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement.
Monitor adherence to care processes related to:
Bed placement
Patient transfers
Room cleaning
Patient discharge
Facilitate safe patient transitions throughout the continuum of care.
Ensure active participation of nursing staff in care planning and coordination.
Oversee direct patient hand-off communication to the next appropriate level of care.
Maintain accountability for operational budgets within assigned department(s).
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support organizational goals and patient satisfaction initiatives
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
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Qualifications
Required Education, Experience & Specialized Skills
Required Certifications & Licensure
Preferred Qualifications
Job
: RN
Primary Location
: Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA
Work Locations
:
SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA
435 H STREET
CHULA VISTA 91910
Organization
: Scripps Mercy Chula Vista
Job Posting
: May 9, 2026, 6:34:18 AM
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD)
: 76.33 -
Maximum Rate (USD)
: 110.68
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.
Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.
There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.
Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.
We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.