Nurse Shift Manager Cardiac ICU

St-Josephs-Medical-Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a team of frontline nurses, ensuring compassionate, high‑quality patient care and adherence to unit goals.

You will mentor staff, handle 1:1 and group communications, partner with area supervisors, implement a Quality Management Program, and resolve patient care issues while maintaining productivity guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• Two years of clinical experience as an RN.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other area supervisors to support the hospital's community health role.
• Implements a unit Quality Management Program aligned with the hospital's Performance Improvement Plan; manages unit operations within financial and productivity guidelines.
• Ensures staff are well trained in the services provided.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Staff training

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a 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.

• Collaborates with other area supervisors as required to support the hospital's role as a community health service provider.
• Assists in implementing a unit Quality Management Program consistent with hospital wide Performance Improvement Plan. Operates the units within the financial and productivity guidelines, setting goals and developing policies that support this objective.
• Provides for quality services by ensuring that the staff are well trained in the services to be provided.
• Addresses, escalates or resolves unit issues, including problem resolution related to customer complaints, concerns and suggestions.

$5,000 Sign on for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience within the last 3-5 years.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Associates of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - 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.

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