Nurse Shift Manager

Company: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a 426 bed acute care medical center offering a full range of services including the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center, Grossman Burn Center at Memorial Hospital, expanded maternity and family care, the Lauren Small Children's Center, orthopedic services, wound care center, 24-hour emergency care and general/outpatient surgery. Memorial Hospital is a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial 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 1956. Learn more at #RN-DH#BakersfieldSurgicalRN#bakersfieldRN
ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:
Plans the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift. 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. 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.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• 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. #DHLeader
  QualificationsEducation and Experience:
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
    Preferred Experience:
    • Previous Supervisory experience
    • Prior acute care post anesthesia care unit caring for critically ill population.Licensure:
      • Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), other credentials or credential modules may be required.
        Associated topics: cardiothoracic, care unit, intensive, neonatal, nurse, psychatric, psychiatric, registered nurse, surgical, tcu

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