Operations Supervisor RN - Per Diem - La Jolla - Varied Shift

This is a Per Diem 12-hour Varied shift position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. 

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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 2025.
• 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 150 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.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California’s premier medical centers for more than 90 years. With 444 licensed beds, we offer a wide range of clinical, surgical and specialty services, including a Level I Trauma Center and 24-hour emergency services.  We are consistently recognized for quality patient care and we were the first hospital in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care.

The Operations Supervisor works under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services and is primarily responsible for providing clinical/patient care support, supporting efficient patient throughput, maintenance of standards, and assuming the administrative role in crisis/disaster situations. Additionally, the Operations Supervisor acts as a resource to facilitate timely and effective problem resolution in overall hospital operations for all departments and provides functional support for departments where these departments are closed.

The incumbent in this position provides support for care to adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Performs other duties as assigned. Responds to and manages difficult patient care problems and unplanned or emergent events in cooperation with the staff while maintaining standards which ensure quality care. Promotes and maintains communication with nursing, medical, and management staff. Facilitates the process of hospital-wide operations in collaboration with the Unit Manager/Charge Nurses. Assists in the resolution of problems regarding patients, families, physicians, staff and takes appropriate follow-through action. In the case of drills and disasters, it coordinates efforts of all departments, communicating clearly, and tactfully. Acts as a professional role model and leader for staff including communication to appropriate managers of staff performance issues. Identifies the need for revision of, or the creation of policies, procedures, standards, or practice guidelines for the enhancement of patient care. Participates as a member of Nursing Management to identify and implement the goals and objectives of the service.

Required Qualifications: 

• Current California RN License
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Current American Heart Association ACLS
• At least three years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Demonstrates excellence in clinical nursing practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Charge experience
• House Supervisor and/or leadership experience