Nurse Shift Manager Telemetry

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to lead a team of frontline nurses and drive high-quality patient care. You will advocate for staff, ensure staffing coverage, and uphold clinical standards on the unit.

Ideal candidates hold an ASN, have at least two years of RN experience in acute or long-term care, and maintain CA RN licensure with BLS and ACLS. CCHEMOP certification is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• ASN required or equivalent nursing degree.
• Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience.
• RN license in good standing with California Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• ACLS certification from AHA.
• Cancer Chemotherapy Provider (CCHEMOP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift.
• Assigns patients to available nursing staff based on patient needs and staff skill.
• Monitors and educates staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and maintains accurate patient records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

CCHEMOP

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes 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 be successful 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.

• 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

• Associates Of Science Nursing (ASN)
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with CA board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from AHA
• Cancer Chemotherapy Provider (CCHEMOP)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

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