Nurse Shift Manager Job at American Nursing Care (Northridge)

Nurse Shift Manager

American Nursing Care

Location:
United States , Northridge

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50.39 - 76.21 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As an ED Nurse Leader at Dignity Health- Northridge Hospital Medical Center, now part of CommonSpirit Health, the largest non-profit health system in the United States, you will lead the staff who are the first touchpoint to the people in our community who come to us for care. As part of our ED team you will partner with board-certified Physicians Registered Nurses Advance Midlevel Providers and other specially trained staff to provide excellent care and of course human kindness to anyone seeking emergency medical treatment. We are the only Level II ACS-certified Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics in the San Fernando Valley. We are a Comprehensive Stroke STEMI Pediatric Medical Center and EDAP certified Emergency Department.

Job Responsibility:

Adheres to and ensures compliance with Hospital/departmental, legal, safety, environmental, infection control and regulatory agency standards and the Patient's Bill of Rights
Develops, revises and ensures compliance with Hospital/departmental policies, procedures, standards of patient care, professional practice acts and Quality Assessment and Improvement Program
Functions as a role model by providing leadership expertise and serves as a clinical resource for assigned areas and for other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Provides expert direction and support for clinical service areas while contributing to the setting of quality patient care standards and outcomes based on current nursing research and customer satisfaction
Assumes responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care outcomes to ensure optimum utilization of Continuous Quality Improvement methodology, while maximizing utilization of all available resources
Monitors and evaluates productivity standards to ensure compliance with Hospital/departmental budgetary guidelines
Assures appropriate patient to staff ratios by maintaining flexibility in the allocation of human resources, based on pre determined skill/competency levels, patient acuity, age of the population served and cultural and ethnic diversities
Assures continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team, patient, family and significant others
Ensures appropriate selection of patient care equipment and products based on market research and current nursing trends
Assures compliance with all related Human Resources policies, procedures and programs
Advises, chairs or participates in Hospital/nursing committees and meetings as needed
Identifies needs and contributes to the planning of staff development and educational opportunities for members of the interdisciplinary care team
Works with Director in developing, implementing and monitoring departmental goals and objectives which are consistent with the organization's strategic business plan
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff, while maintaining confidentiality of patient information
Assures program content is based appropriately on acuity, diagnosis, conditions and desired outcomes
Assures services are based appropriately on acuity, diagnosis, patient stability and desired outcomes
Uses interventions substantiated by research and clinical protocols to develop inpatient programs
Works with nursing team to set realistic goals for patients in relationship to current and potential capabilities and available resources
Documents and assesses program components and identifies problems. Formulates recommendations to enhance clinical quality of care
Works with Director in developing product line strategies and initiatives
Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of care for a defined patient population
Assess, designs and evaluates the clinical plan of care across the continuum
Reviews patient stay for on going appropriateness of continued stay acuity or decision to move patient along the continuum
Dialogs with physician team concerning changes in the plan of care and discharge planning
Identifies high volume DRGs within the patient population. Develops and implements Best Practices
In conjunction with Human Resources and Clinical Director, responsible for all aspects of Human Resource development including hiring, coaching, counseling, and discipline terminations for assigned areas of responsibility
Acts as a resource for all aspects of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for employees and medical staff
Accesses network and effectively utilizes electronic applications (e.g., e-mail, LMS, T.E.A.M, etc.) on a daily basis
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Minimum 2-year recent Emergency Department experience
Valid California Registered Nurse License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
ENPC within 90 days of hire
TNCC within six months of hire
Current AHA BLS card required
Current LA City Fire Card within 90 days of hire required
Management of assaultive behavior training
8 additional hours of pediatric specific education required annually

Nice to have:

BSN preferred
MICN preferred

What we offer:

health insurance
retirement plan
paid time off
continuing education opportunities
tuition assistance
adoption assistance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Nurse Shift Manager

American Nursing Care

Location:
United States , Northridge

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

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