Nurse Shift Manager ICU

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

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Nurse Shift Manager to lead a frontline nursing team and advocate for staff while meeting unit goals. You will supervise shift nursing staff, allocate patients by need and skill, and uphold care standards in a high-demand setting.

The role requires an RN license in California, an ADN, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Strong communication and proactive staffing are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Nursing required.
• Two years clinical RN experience required on hire.
• RN license in good standing with CA Board.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff on a shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Monitors, educates, and improves patient care; implements emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively.
• Ensures supplies are stocked and patient records are updated for next shifts.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

RN license California

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

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.
One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.22 - $85.32 /hour