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Nurse Shift Manager Acute Rehab

Sacramento, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$80–$107 /hrPosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • Registered Nurse
  • CA
  • BLS
  • AHA
  • ACLS

Nice to have

  • Acute Rehab

Role summary

Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is seeking a Nurse Shift Manager for their Acute Rehab department in Sacramento, California. This role involves overseeing frontline nurses, advocating for staff, supporting their development, and ensuring departmental operational goals are met. The Nurse Shift Manager is responsible for supervising nursing staff, assigning patients, assessing patient care, instituting emergency procedures, managing staffing needs, and overseeing supply stocking and patient records to prepare for subsequent shifts. Success requires accountability, confidence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle difficult conversations regarding staff and unit performance.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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. 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

Required

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • Two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
  • Registered Nurse: CA
  • BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • ACLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)
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