Nurse Shift Manager

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California, seeks a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a department of frontline nurses. The role leverages experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes to support patient care and nursing staff.

You will advocate for your team, drive performance, and ensure alignment with department goals. Strong communication and accountability are essential for leading a high-performing unit.

Qualifications

• Supervises nursing staff on a shift and assigns patients considering condition and staff skill.
• Communicates effectively in 1:1 and in front of groups; handles tough conversations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a shift; assigns patients to available staff.
• Assesses and educates on patient care; Institutes emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and proactively responds to them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updates patient records for the next shift.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Associate of Science in 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.

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 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.

$5,000 Sign on for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Job Requirements

• Associates Of Science Nursing and minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Registered Nurse: CA (CA RN)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center.

Additionally, St. Joseph’s 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 named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$66.53 - $97.63 /hour