Nurse Shift Manager

St Bernardine Medical Center; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a department of frontline nurses and advocate for staff development.

The role requires clinical RN experience, CA licensure, and relevant certifications; you will lead 1:1 and group communications, manage performance, and ensure safe patient care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Registered Nurse license in California upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff during a shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Monitors, educates and supports nursing staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updates patient records for upcoming shifts.

Education

Associates Of Science Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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