Nurse Shift Manager Med Surg Ortho
About The Position
The Nurse Shift Manager oversees the Med Surg Ortho 3 East department and its frontline nursing staff. The role advocates for nurses and supports their professional development while aligning the team’s work with operational goals and objectives. The manager plans nursing care and unit functions during an assigned shift, supervises staff, assigns patients according to patient condition and employee skill level, anticipates staffing needs, and ensures supplies and patient records are ready for subsequent shifts. Strong accountability, confidence, communication, and comfort handling difficult conversations are important to success in this role.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Current California RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan overall nursing care and unit functions during an assigned shift.
- Supervise nursing staff assigned to the shift.
- Assign patients to available nursing staff based on patient condition and staff skill level.
- Anticipate staffing needs and proactively respond to them.
- Oversee stocking of supplies and updating patient records to prepare the nursing floor for subsequent shifts.
- Advocate for nursing staff and support them in reaching their potential in alignment with operational goals and objectives.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
