Nurse Shift Manager Medical Surgical Intensive Care

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to lead nursing operations, assess patient care needs, and coordinate staffing for each shift. The role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of RN experience in acute care, CA licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications, with a focus on safety and efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Shift management

Acute care nursing

RN CA license

BLS/ACLS

Education

Registered Nurse (CA)

BLS & ACLS certifications

Fire Safety training

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.

• 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 - CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$60.65 - $92.23 /hour