Nurse Shift Manager Telemetry 3 Southwest Tower

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospitals in Bakersfield, part of the Dignity Health network, seeks an experienced Nurse Shift Manager to lead a frontline nursing team. The role emphasizes advocacy for nurses and strong communication in one-to-one and group settings.

You’ll ensure staffing effectiveness, patient safety, and readiness for each shift, while maintaining high standards of care on a busy medical-surgical unit.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• RN license in good standing with CA board.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• ACLS certification from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff on a shift and assigns patients based on condition and skill.
• Monitors and educates staff on patient care; institutes emergency procedures as needed.
• Anticipates staffing needs and responds proactively to changes.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and maintains patient records for upcoming shifts.

Education

ASN

RN license (CA)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

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

Where You'll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield) at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.

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Pay Range

$52.22 - $85.32 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.