Nurse Shift Manager Acute Rehab

Mercy General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA seeks a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a shift of frontline nurses, advocate for staff, and drive patient care excellence. You will communicate effectively in 1:1 and group settings, and manage performance of your team and unit.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, assigning patients by need and skill, educating on care standards, and anticipating staffing requirements to keep the unit ready for upcoming shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required (Associate's Degree in Nursing is required).
• Experience leading nursing staff preferred.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift.
• Assigns patients to available nursing staff, considering patient condition and staff skill.
• Educates the nursing staff on patient care and best practices.
• Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records for next shifts.

Skills

Nursing

Staff supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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)