RN Manager, Surgical Services - Mercy Chula Vista

Scripps Health

Chula Vista, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Budgeting, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Follow Through, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, JavaScript, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Offer Letters, Oncology, Operations, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Surgical Procedures, Team Building, Team Player, Veterans Health Information Systems Technology Architecture (VISTA)
LOCATION
Chula Vista, CA
POSTED
29 days ago

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:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 165 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

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:

  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department/specialty
  • Must remain in original Job Title
  • Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

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Qualifications

Required Education, Experience & Specialized Skills

  • Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of applicable clinical experience required, including at least two (2) years in a leadership role.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise authority and responsibility for assigned services based on organizational scope and complexity of patient care.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, team development, planning, and follow-through skills required.

Required Certifications & Licensure

  • Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
  • Must maintain all competencies and certifications required of the Charge RN on the assigned unit.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
  • CNOR preferred
  • Previous acute care leadership experience strongly preferred.

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.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

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.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers