Nurse Shift Manager

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Telemetry 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.

The Medical-Surgical Unit at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a 21-bed unit caring for a diverse population of post-surgical Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients, with admissions primarily coming from PACU and the Emergency Department. Our team values collaboration, communication, and patient safety while continuously striving to improve care and outcomes. We are proud of our dedicated team and are seeking individuals who share our passion for providing compassionate, high-quality patient care. Job Requirements

Required

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

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

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California

• BLS from the American Heart Association

• ACLS from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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