Nurse Shift Manager Float Pool

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospitals in Bakersfield is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a team of frontline nurses and ensure high-quality patient care on a busy floor. You will advocate for nurses and align with department goals while maintaining accountability and clear communication in 1:1 and group settings.

Requirements include an ASN, CA RN license in good standing, and BLS/ACLS certifications with a minimum of two years' clinical RN experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Of Science Nursing (ASN) required.
• RN license in good standing in CA.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum two years of clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff on a shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Educates staff on patient care and initiates necessary emergency procedures.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively.
• Oversees stock of supplies and updates patient records for next shift.

Skills

RN license CA

BLS

ACLS

Leadership

Education

Associates Of Science Nursing (ASN)

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 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.

• 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.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with CA board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA

Where You\'ll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area\'s only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others.

• Mercy Hospital Downtown* is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.

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Pay Range

$52.22 - $85.32 /hour