Manager Nursing Surgery

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Nursing Manager to lead a dynamic nursing team delivering patient-centered care through growth and operational excellence.

You will mentor Registered Nurses, supervise clinical operations, and advocate for both patient and staff needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience and 1 year of leadership experience.
• Licensed RN in California (RN:CA) and BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor RNs, oversee clinical operations, and drive unit goals.
• Empower nursing staff through professional development and accountability.
• Communicate effectively to navigate challenges and support patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

RN license CA (RN:CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence.

• Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals.

• To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience

• Registered Nurse: CA (RN:CA)

• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

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Pay Range

$54.19 - $88.54 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.