Nurse Shift Leader: Elevate Care & Team Excellence

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

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a department of frontline nurses. Your background in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes will support high-quality patient care and staff development.

You will advocate for nurses, ensure staffing aligns with patient needs, and manage performance and team communication. The role emphasizes accountability, clear dialogue, and readiness to handle emergencies.

Qualifications

• ASN degree and at least two years of clinical RN experience.
• Active California RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• ACLS certification from AHA.
• NRP certification from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care.
• Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure readiness for subsequent shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

ASN (Associates Of Science in Nursing)

RN License – California

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

NRP (AHA)

Job description

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a department of frontline nurses. Your background in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes will support high-quality patient care and staff development.

You will advocate for nurses, ensure staffing aligns with patient needs, and manage performance and team communication. The role emphasizes accountability, clear dialogue, and readiness to handle emergencies.