Telemetry Nurse Shift Manager – 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

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.