Nurse Shift Manager ICU

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to lead a frontline nursing team and support staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes advocacy for nurses, clear communication, and accountability for team performance within a busy hospital unit.

The position requires an Associate of Science in Nursing, an active CA RN license, and BLS/ACLS certification. Prior acute care or LTC experience is valued for effective unit leadership.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma required. Must hold RN license in good standing in CA.
• Strong communication skills for 1:1 and group settings.
• Ability to manage and develop nursing staff, with tough conversation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff on a designated shift, assigns patients based on condition and staff skills.
• Educates staff on patient care, and implements emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and adjusts resources proactively.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and ensures patient records are updated for next shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

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 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 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

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.

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