Medical / Surgical Acute Nursing Manager

CommonSpirit Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 114,340 - 152,913; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead and empower our nursing team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence. You will mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, coordinate shifts, and drive staff development while maintaining accountability and clear communication.

Mercy Hospital of Folsom, a 106-bed acute care facility in California, offers comprehensive services and a commitment to

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience and 1 year leadership experience.
• Active RN license in CA.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• ACLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Schedules nursing staff to shifts, monitors performance, and trains staff.
• Coordinates unit activities during shifts and directs work assignments.
• Assesses and educates staff on patient care; implements emergency procedures as needed.
• Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence.

Every day you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals.

To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.

• Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
• Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in Nursing or equivalent education
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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Pay Range

$83.09 - $111.27 /hour