Nurse Shift Manager Med Surg ICU

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a dynamic Nurse Shift Manager for the Medical Surgical ICU at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. This pivotal role requires an experienced ICU nurse to lead and inspire a team, delivering superior patient care while ensuring efficient unit operations. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and improving patient outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a difference in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience as a registered nurse required.
• Registered Nurse with current CA License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and ensure highest standards of patient care.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and ensure seamless transitions.
• Mentor and develop nursing team members while overseeing unit operations.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Clinical Expertise

Compassionate Care

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (in progress)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS certification

Job description

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*Responsibilities*

*Nurse Shift Manager - Medical Surgical ICU - Make a Difference at Northridge Hospital Medical Center*

Are you a passionate and experienced ICU nurse ready to lead and inspire a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care? Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dynamic *Nurse Shift Manager t*o join our Medical Surgical ICU team. In this vital role, you'll coordinate and supervise nursing care for patients from newborn to 18 years old, ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based practice are met.

• Leads and supervises nursing staff during assigned shifts, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Assigns patient care responsibilities based on patient acuity and nursing staff expertise, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical resource and educator, assessing, monitoring, and training nursing staff on best practices in patient care.
• Responds effectively to emergencies, initiating appropriate procedures and providing guidance to the team.
• Proactively anticipates and addresses staffing needs, ensuring seamless patient care transitions.
• Provides direct patient care as needed, demonstrating clinical expertise and compassion.
• Oversees unit operations, including supply management and accurate patient record keeping, to ensure a smooth transition for subsequent shifts.
• Actively engages with patients and families, fostering a positive and supportive care environment.
• Attends leadership meetings, staying informed about new initiatives and areas for improvement, and effectively communicates this information to the team.
• Monitors departmental productivity and efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Mentors and develops team members, sharing knowledge and fostering confidence in assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and other staff.
• Ensures the department is positioned to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.
  
  

*Qualifications*

• Associates Degree in Nursing (e.g. ADN) required and actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or other-related field (e.g., BSN/BBA/BHA).
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Registered Nurse with current CA License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) other credentials or credential modules may be required.
• PALS certification required
• LA City Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.
  
  

*Overview*

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit [here ](http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital)dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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*Pay Range*

$50.39 - $76.21 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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