Nurse Shift Manager Definitive Observation

Company: Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.
Responsibilities
Mercy San Juan's Definitive Observation unit is a 23 bed observation unit, also referred to as 5North. It is a med tele unit where we manage med surg and telemetry patients and care for tele patients with the exception of post-CABG and sheath pulls. This unit prides itself in its teamwork, and friendly hard working staff. -Position Summary: -Plans the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift. 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. 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. -Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• 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.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Programs#missioncritical
    Qualifications
    Education and Experience: -
    • Associate's Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).
    • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
    • Current Bachelors in nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
    • Completion of Bachelors in nursing (BSN) or related field within 3 years of hireLicensure: -
      • Current CA RN licensure
      • Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
      • Other credentials or credential modules may be required.2 vacancies

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