Nurse Shift Manager Telemetry 3 Southwest Tower

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Bakersfield is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager to lead a team of frontline nurses in a high-acuity setting. You will oversee staffing, patient care, and daily operations to meet departmental goals.

The role requires strong communication, accountability, and the ability to have tough conversations with staff while advocating for quality care and staff development. Experience in acute care or long-term care is valued, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and mentoring nurses to deliver

Qualifications

• ASN degree required.
• RN license in CA in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses on a shift.
• Monitor patient care and educate nursing staff.
• Anticipate staffing needs and adjust accordingly.
• Ensure records and supplies are up to date for the next shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Associates Of Science Nursing (ASN)

Tools

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

Job description

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 at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN

One Community. One Mission. One California

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

• 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