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Nurse Shift Manager Float Pool
Bakersfield, CAApril 4th, 2026
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**The Nurse Shift Manager (NSM) is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for overseeing patient care and administrative activities in their respective department(s)/unit(s).+ The Nurse Shift Manager (NSM) will continually evaluate quality and effectiveness of patient care practices and care delivery.+ Medical/clinical knowledge, technical skills, clinical judgment, interpersonal skills and communication skills as indicated in the current Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH) are essential components of nursing management.+ Promotes staffing compliance and insures safe staffing assignments.+ Monitors staffing to achieve productivity and budget standards.+ The NSM performs within the scope and standards of practice set for the by the American Nurses Association and any professional organizations specific to specialty to guide practice and standards within the work place.+ The NSM with the ability to hire, coach, counsel, evaluate, discipline and terminate others.+ The NSM has the responsibility and authority to assign work, duties and responsibilities, to direct staff, and exercise independent judgment.**Job Requirements****Required**+ RN license in CA+ BLS & ACLS from the American Heart Association+ Associated Degree in Nursing+ Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse**Where You'll Work**Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others.**Mercy Hospital Downtown** is a 194-bed facility located in downtown **Bakersfield** . Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield) at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.\#bakersfieldRNOne Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)**Pay Range**$44.63 - $70.24 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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