Nurse Shift Manager

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Nurse Shift Manager to lead a department of frontline nurses and oversee patient care on assigned shifts.

You will advocate for your nursing team, drive performance, and ensure clear communication during 1:1 and group discussions while keeping the unit aligned with operational goals.

Qualifications

• Two years clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Must hold CA RN license upon hire
• BLS certification required upon hire
• ACLS certification required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff on a shift, assigns patients based on condition and staff skill
• Monitors and educates staff on patient care, institutes emergency procedures as needed
• Anticipates staffing needs and adjusts resources proactively
• Oversees stocking of supplies and maintains patient records for next shift

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Emergency procedures

Staff scheduling

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (CA)

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science Nursing and Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.22 - $85.32 /hour