Professional Development Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Medicine

Assistant Nurse Managers are registered nurses who are responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The Assistant Nurse Manager must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others. The Assistant Nurse Manager accepts the responsibility for, and is accountable for, his/her own nursing practice. The Assistant Nurse Manager also seeks out and pursues opportunities for learning and assumes responsibility for their own self-development. Registered nurses must be knowledgeable and skillful in performing the Assistant Nurse Manager role. A registered nurse who assumes the role of Assistant Nurse Manager also assumes the responsibility inherent to the role. Three fundamental responsibilities for Assistant Nurse Manager include planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit nursing activities.

In addition, the Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with American Nurses' Association Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Apply By Date: 8/25/2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Certificate Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certificate Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a Bachelor's degree (in a field other than nursing) paired with a Master's of Science degree in Nursing (MSN).
• 5 year of experience in Emergency department specialty: Level 1 Adult and Pedriatric Trauma Center
• Active member of department committee for at least 1 year
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients
• Flexibility in work schedule, inspires and achieves outcomes in staff learning through formal and/or informal. teaching methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) Certificate
• CEN
• CCRN
• Master's of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Experience with educating staff, leading departmental initiatives, Adult Learner Knowledge
• Experienced in teaching/education to clinical staff or in community; involved in process improvement project and/or performance improvement review.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 25% - Leadership and Management
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality
• 5% - Nursing Research

Department Overview

Emergency Medicine provide Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma care for more than 33 of California's 58 counties. UC Davis Health System is home to state-of-the-art emergency care for children. Our Pediatric Emergency Department features the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in inland Northern California (verified by the American College of Surgeons). From Portland to Fresno, from outside the Bay Area to Reno, no other hospital in inland Northern California has a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center servicing approximately 70,000 patients each year.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis provides a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, 42 residents, and a total of 26 specialists of every medical and surgical specialty to treat critically ill and injured adults and children. Our team provides an extraordinary level of knowledge, skill and compassion to every patient we serve at our Level 1 Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion.

The Emergency Department is prepared and equipped to provide comprehensive and efficient emergency care to patients in need of medical and surgical specialty physicians to treat critical and acute illnesses and injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of emergent (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include: acute, chronic medical/surgical, trauma, critical or behavioral health.

Department Specific Job Scope

The Professional Development AN2, is responsible for establishing an environment that facilitates professional growth, role competence and proficiency in emergency medicine practice. The Professional Development AN2 is accountable for the achievement of professional and clinical outcomes for all assigned staff.

In collaboration with the Executive Director, Nurse Manager and leadership team, the Professional Development AN2 is responsible for the interview and selection of unit staff (professional and technical). For the first 6 months to one year, based upon advancement with competencies, all staff newly hired will have a direct reporting relationship with the Professional Development AN2. This will facilitate continuous performance feedback for the new hires during the initial orientation phase and pivotal first year of practice; ensuring successful professional enculturation and performance.

Professional Development AN2 and leadership team will collaborate closely to provide structure for staff competence and outcomes, that provide excellence in patient safety and quality, create a culture of safety and lead and sustain the development of nursing practice.

The overall outcome of Professional Development AN2 is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that translate into practice and contribute to the safety of patients/families and provision of quality care.

Responsibilities: To guide and mentor nurses in their development. To select and hire professional and technical staff for the emergency care in collaboration with leadership team Develop measure and methods for the evaluation of staff performance and their practice outcomes. To provide and facilitate continuous performance feedback in order to advance nurses and techs knowledge, skill and practice to support development and utilization of other care team members. To ensure evidence-based standards of care are being practiced clinically in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators and CNLs.
Orientation: Develops, coordinates, facilitates, conducts, and evaluates orientation programs and innovative learning approaches for staff. Partners in developing recruiting strategy plans, interviewing and hiring new positions in collaboration with leadership team. Responsible for facilitation of all aspects of on boarding progression and enculturation, including counseling and separation recommendations when required. Provides performance feedback including active participation in the annual performance appraisal.

Competency Program: Develops, coordinates, facilitates, conducts, and evaluates competency programs for all staff.

Ensures Staff Competency: Achieves successful outcomes by utilizing innovative and flexible methodologies. Monitors and ensures excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators and CNLs. Provides continuous substantive performance feedback for all staff and during the orientation phase and for 6 months to one year is primary author of Performance appraisal for new staff Accountable for competence achievement of staff through planning, collaboration, coaching and counseling Recommends, initiates and provides coaching using Just Culture. When necessary, recommends additional next steps using accountability matrix in collaboration with ED Manager and AN2s.

In-service Education Develops, coordinates, facilitates, conducts, and evaluates in-service programs for all staff Continuing Education Identifies through needs assessment, continuing education opportunities that augment knowledge, skills, and attitudes of all nursing staff in collaborations with Clinical Nurse Educators and CNLs; Demonstrates proficiency in identifying continuing education offerings that are provider directed, learner directed and learner paced Creates, manages, implements, coordinates, and evaluates continuing education.

Outcomes Management In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team: Ensures excellence in outcomes for all quality, safety, patient experience, operational metrics and regulatory requirements. Leads and builds the capacity of the staff and interdisciplinary team(s) for excellence in all aspects of their performance and outcomes Embraces change management, innovation and systems thinking and planning.

Leadership Serves as a visible leader and role model in the development/attainment of hospital and unit service line mission and goals. Embraces the concept of change and assists staff through the change process as evidenced by adoption of new behaviors and/or processes in collaboration with leadership team.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $60.15-$128.35
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: Grade 27
• UC Job Title: NURSE SVC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 006508
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday (working hours 8 am-5pm variable)
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010) - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Must demonstrate ability in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
• Has mandatory reporting responsibilities for domestic violence, child abuse and elder/dependent abuse.
• Works overtime, floats to other areas and works weekends and holidays.
• References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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