CSU RN
commonspirit
Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute
commonspirit· Trauma Med / Surg
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our full time night Nurse Shift Manager, you will help lead and coordinate our exceptional nursing team so they can deliver timely and compassionate care to our patients.
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 medical surgical 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
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
- Current Bachelors in nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field preferred
- Completion of Bachelors in nursing (BSN) or related field within three (3) years of hire
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute role in the Trauma Med / Surg department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute at commonspirit belong to?
This Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute position is part of the Trauma Med / Surg department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute position at commonspirit?
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When was the Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute job at commonspirit posted?
This Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Nurse Shift Manager Surgical Acute
commonspirit
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