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Emergency Shift Manager RN
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What they do
A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$125,005 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America's 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Emergency Department Nurse Shift Manager, you will help lead and coordinate our exceptional nursing team so they can deliver timely, compassionate, and life-saving care to patients in critical situations. Every day you will oversee patient flow, allocate resources efficiently, manage staffing assignments, and address any immediate clinical or operational challenges that arise. You will be expected to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, mentor and supervise nursing staff, ensure adherence to protocols and safety standards, and act as a crucial point of contact for interdepartmental communication. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical expertise in emergency nursing, demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills, exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and decisive under pressure. 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 (ADN) Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience (ED) as a Registered Nurse. Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California Basic Life Support - CPR from the American Heart Association ACLS from the American Heart Association