Nurse Shift Manager Acute Rehab

Mercy General Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a team of frontline nurses, advocate for staff, and align departmental goals with operational objectives. You will lead shifts, ensure effective communication, and manage performance within the unit.

The role requires accountability, confidence, and strong group facilitation skills, with responsibilities for scheduling, staff coaching, and patient record accuracy.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory skills for a nursing team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leaders.
• Clinical nursing knowledge and patient care understanding.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift and assigns patients based on condition and skill.
• Monitors and educates staff on patient care; initiates emergency procedures when needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and adjusts resources proactively.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records for subsequent shifts.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical nursing

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

CA RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
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 be successful 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

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Registered Nurse: CA
• BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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