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Manager Clinical Nurse - NICU - Tri-City Medical Center - Days - Full time

Job ID JR207710 Date posted 07/01/2026
Oceanside, California
  • STCMC Tri
  • Day
  • Regular
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Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

Success Profile

Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.

  • Innovative
  • Collaborative
  • Resourceful
  • Advocate
  • Person-centered
  • Critical Thinker

Job Details

Job ID JR207710

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

4:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$66.000 - $75.740 - $85.490


The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.



What You Will Do
The Clinical Manager holds twenty-four hour accountability for the delivery of quality nursing care and operational management of assigned unit. The job encompasses integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, operational, quality improvement coordination, and clinical activities of patient care services. This individual serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource for nurses and other members of the health care team. Individual is responsible for supervising all department employees. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses, and the ANA Scope and Standard for Nurse Administrators. Supports the mission and values of the Medical Center. Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population in the department under their management. Provides operational and clinical leadership for the NICU. Responsible for nursing practice, staffing, compliance with CCS requirements, and delivery of safe, high-quality neonatal care.

Required Qualifications
  • Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • 3 Years clinical experience in area of leadership.
  • 1 Year NICU experience.
  • 2 Years management experience in clinical area.
  • California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Other Qualification Requirements
  • BSN or Bachelor’s degree in related field, required. May consider candidates who enroll in a Bachelor’s program within 6 months of transfer into position, with completion of program within 2 years of enrollment, required. Master’s degree (MSN/MBA/MHA or relevant to area of leadership) OR nationally recognized certification in nursing or healthcare administration, required.
    • RNC in leadership/administration/clinical specialty. - PREFERRED

    Essential Functions
    • The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

      1. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
      2. Integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, operational, quality improvement coordination, and clinical activities of assigned patient care department.
      3. Serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource for nurses and other members of the health care team.
      4. Maintains working knowledge of local health care issues, community standards as well as providers. Participates in strategic business planning and action implementation.
      5. Conducts performance assessments and evaluations of staff in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
      6. Utilizes appropriate staff disciplinary processes.
      7. Performs other duties as assigned.
      8. Manages daily nursing operations including staffing, assignments, and nurse-to-patient ratios
      9. Ensures charge nurse coverage on each shift
      10. Oversees orientation, competencies, and performance of NICU nursing staff
      11. Ensures compliance with CCS NICU standards, Title 22, and applicable regulations
      12. Coordinates CCS-required consult services and shared system CNS support
      13. Collaborates with the NICU Medical Director and interdisciplinary team
      14. Leads unit-based quality and performance improvement activities

    Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class


    Our Mission and Values

    At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.

    We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

    Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.

    Benefits

    • Medical, vision
      dental and more

      Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

    • Generous vacation
      holiday and sick leave

      We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.

    • Wellness
      programs

      We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.

    • Employee assistance
      program

      At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.

    • Retirement
      plans

      We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.

    • Educational opportunities
      and tuition reimbursement

      We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.

    • Discount programs,
      perks and other benefits

      Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.

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