Trauma Stepdown Nursing Unit Manager

Scripps Health is seeking a Manager of Patient Care for the 57-bed Trauma Medical Surgical and Stepdown Unit in La Jolla, CA. The role leads approximately 12 direct reports with a strong emphasis on communication, problem solving, and team development to ensure high-quality patient care.

The manager will oversee daily operations, staffing, bed placement, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental collaboration, while managing budgets and promoting patient safety in a busy acute care setting.