CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Nurse Shift Manager

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBakersfield, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate of Science in Nursing is required.
A minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse is required upon hire.
A California Registered Nurse license is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification, including CPR, is required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required upon hire.
Experience in acute care, long-term care, or nursing homes is described as valuable to the nursing team.

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff assigned to a particular shift.
Assign patients to available nursing staff based on patient condition and employee skill level.
Assess, monitor, and educate nursing staff on patient care.
Institute emergency procedures as necessary.
Anticipate staffing needs and proactively respond to them.
Oversee supply stocking and patient-record updates to ensure the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.
Advocate for nurses and support their professional development in alignment with department operational goals and objectives.
Hold difficult performance conversations and be accountable for the performance of staff and the unit.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital 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 its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a 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 thrive 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 and Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, upon hire
Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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