Nurse Shift Manager Labor & Delivery

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

As our Nurse Shift Manager at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, you will lead the nursing team with a focus on safe, patient-centered care during your assigned shift.

You will coordinate staffing, oversee care delivery, and ensure accurate documentation while promoting timely transitions between shifts. The role demands strong clinical judgment, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Current and Active Registered Nurse license: CA.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates nursing staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures as needed.
• Oversees staffing needs, resource allocation, supplies, and accurate documentation for seamless shift transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing expertise

Shift supervision

Staff coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License in CA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Shfit Manager, you will be a pivotal health care professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

You will lead the unit’s nursing operations during your assigned shift, overseeing care delivery and coordinating the efforts of the nursing team. You will be responsible for acuity-based patient assignments, matching care needs with staff expertise to ensure optimal outcomes. Acting as a proactive shift lead, you will manage resource allocation, oversee supply levels, and ensure precise documentation to guarantee a seamless transition between shifts.

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• 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

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Current and Active Registered Nurse: CA,
• AHA Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support,
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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