Nurse Shift Manager Float Pool

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospitals in Bakersfield is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a department of frontline nurses, advocating for staff and aligning with the unit's goals. You will ensure patient care quality and support nurses to reach their full potential.

Candidates must have an ASN with at least two years of clinical nursing experience, an RN license in good standing in California, and BLS and ACLS certifications. The role focuses on staffing, education, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• ASN completed with minimum two years clinical experience.
• Must hold RN license in good standing in CA.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• ACLS certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing staff assigned to a shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Monitors and educates staff on patient care and institutes emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and maintains patient records for next shift.

Education

ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)

RN license

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