Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

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Supplemental Night Nurse Shift Manager - Surgical Acute

Our 32-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit receives direct admits from our Emergency Department and transfers from our TICU. The unit is equipped with a monitoring system (a camera/monitor in the patients room), which allows a video monitor tech (VMT) to communicate via microphone with the patient in the room or, if needed, activate an alarm to alert staff. Besides the opportunity to learn via classes, our Trauma Surgeons are very supportive in helping with staff education to allow RNs to be more comfortable and confident in managing Trauma patients.

Position Summary:

Our Nurse Shift Manager positions give you the opportunity to expand your leadership skills.

• 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.

Education and Experience: 

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical (critical care) experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Current Bachelors in nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field preferred

• Completion of Bachelors in nursing (BSN) or related field within 3 years of hire

Licensure: 

• Current CA RN licensure

• Current BLS from the American Heart Association