Nurse Shift Manager Med Surg Ortho

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a Nurse Shift Manager for the Med Surg Ortho 3 East unit. You will lead frontline nurses, advocate for the team, and align with department goals.

Effective communication, accountability, and the ability to handle tough conversations are essential as you manage performance and patient care across shifts in a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of clinical RN experience.
• Current CA RN license.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plan the overall nursing care and functions in a nursing unit during a shift.
• Supervise nursing staff on the shift and assign patients based on condition and staff skill.
• Anticipate staffing needs and respond proactively to them.
• Oversee stocking of supplies and update patient records for next shifts.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

California RN license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee the Med Surg Ortho 3 East department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care 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 thrive 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.

Some of your main responsibilities will be:

• Planning the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
• Supervising 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.
• Anticipating staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
• Overseeing stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.

$5,000 Sign on for eligible new hires.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• 2 years of clinical experience as a RN
• Current CA RN license
• BLS through American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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