ICU Nurse Shift Manager: Lead Staffing & Care

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a team of frontline nurses and ensure compassionate, evidence-based patient care on a busy shift. You will mentor staff, assign patients by acuity, monitor care quality, manage daily staffing needs, and maintain accurate patient records to support seamless handoffs across shifts.

The role requires strong communication, accountability, and the ability to handle challenging conversations, aligning with department goals

Qualifications

• Associates Of Science Nursing and minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with CA. board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient's condition and the employee's skill level.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.

Education

Associates Of Science Nursing

Registered Nurse license in CA

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Dignity Health in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a team of frontline nurses and ensure compassionate, evidence-based patient care on a busy shift. You will mentor staff, assign patients by acuity, monitor care quality, manage daily staffing needs, and maintain accurate patient records to support seamless handoffs across shifts.

The role requires strong communication, accountability, and the ability to handle challenging conversations, aligning with department goals