Nurse Shift Manager

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a frontline nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care across shifts. You will advocate for nurses, support their growth, and drive unit performance in alignment with department goals.

Ideal candidates will be accountable, confident communicators in 1:1 and group settings, and capable of handling tough conversations while managing staffing and procedures on a busy floor.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively to them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure readiness for subsequent shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

Associates Of Science Nursing

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.

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.

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