Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where compassionate care and professional growth are valued. The Nursing Shift Manager (NSM) is a licensed Registered Nurse who leads and manages the unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain a secure care environment.
• Monitor and coach staff compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain central lines and prevent surgical site infections according to policy.
• Deliver quality nursing care, including medication administration, interventions, and patient/family education.
• Support quality initiatives by monitoring outcomes, participating in process improvements, and communicating goals to staff.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to track status and enhance safety.
• Review and co-sign assessments performed by LPN staff, providing feedback to improve performance.
• Utilize critical thinking to identify and address areas needing improvement in patient care.
• Guide and direct patient care staff to ensure quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Document patient care activities and quality monitoring accurately to support compliance.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, team members, patients, and families to improve outcomes and patient experience.
• Handle service recovery and follow-up on patient care concerns professionally.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and support organizational mission and values.
• Engage in continuous education to enhance nursing skills and provide constructive feedback to staff.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

At least one year of registered nursing experience is preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Current RN license in the state or compact licensure required. Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

Requires considerable mental focus. Physical demands include lifting up to 35 lbs., frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases and occasional exposure to hostile individuals. Minimal physical discomfort expected.