Nurse Shift Manager: Lead Care Teams & Patient Flow

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a frontline nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care across shifts. You will advocate for nurses, support their growth, and drive unit performance in alignment with department goals.

Ideal candidates will be accountable, confident communicators in 1:1 and group settings, and capable of handling tough conversations while managing staffing and procedures on a busy floor.

Qualifications

• Associates Of Science Nursing and minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift and assigns patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively to them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure readiness for subsequent shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

Associates Of Science Nursing

Job description

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to oversee a frontline nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care across shifts. You will advocate for nurses, support their growth, and drive unit performance in alignment with department goals.

Ideal candidates will be accountable, confident communicators in 1:1 and group settings, and capable of handling tough conversations while managing staffing and procedures on a busy floor.