Nurse Shift Manager Family Birth Center

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. The role emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and supporting nurses to reach their full potential.

You will supervise staffing, ensure high-quality patient care, manage records, and collaborate with leadership to meet departmental goals in a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• ASN required; two years clinical RN experience at hire.
• CA RN license in good standing; BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications preferred or required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a shift and assigns patients.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures.
• Anticipates staffing needs and acts proactively to meet them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updates patient records for the shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

ASN (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.

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

• Associates Of Science Nursing (ASN) and Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, upon hire
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with CA board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from AHA

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.22 - $85.32 /hour