RN Manager, Surgical Services - Mercy Chula Vista

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.

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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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.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization 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 unlock your potential.