Nurse Shift Manager NICU

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• 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.

• Associates Of Science Nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse,
• Registered Nurse: CA,
• Basic Life Support - CPR,
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program,

• RN experience in a NICU and or PEDS acute care setting

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Health grades in 2026.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. Common Spirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.