Nurse Shift Manager Med Surg ICU

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

The Nurse Shift Manager Manages the resources and daily activities of a nursing department while ensuring environmental factors support high standards of patient care. Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members. Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning. Coordinates the activities of the unit for each shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Provides patient care as needed.

• Leads and supervises nursing staff during assigned shifts, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Assigns patient care responsibilities based on patient acuity and nursing staff expertise, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical resource and educator, assessing, monitoring, and training nursing staff on best practices in patient care.
• Responds effectively to emergencies, initiating appropriate procedures and providing guidance to the team.
• Proactively anticipates and addresses staffing needs, ensuring seamless patient care transitions.
• Provides direct patient care as needed, demonstrating clinical expertise and compassion.
• Oversees unit operations, including supply management and accurate patient record keeping, to ensure a smooth transition for subsequent shifts.
• Actively engages with patients and families, fostering a positive and supportive care environment.
• Attends leadership meetings, staying informed about new initiatives and areas for improvement, and effectively communicates this information to the team.
• Monitors departmental productivity and efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Mentors and develops team members, sharing knowledge and fostering confidence in assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and other staff.
• Ensures the department is positioned to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

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Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing (e.g. ADN) required and actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or other-related field (e.g., BSN/BBA/BHA).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in Medical ICU
• Registered Nurse with current CA License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) other credentials or credential modules may be required.
• LA City Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.