Nurse Shift Manager Admin

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a team of frontline nurses and ensure exceptional patient care. You will advocate for your staff and guide them toward departmental goals while maintaining accountability and clear communication.

This on-site leadership role requires strong supervision skills, the ability to handle difficult conversations, and a commitment to safety and quality across the shift.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license.
• Two years’ clinical RN experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff on the assigned shift.
• Assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Monitors and educates staff on patient care; institutes emergencies.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively.
• Oversees supplies and updates patient records for next shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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)

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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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