Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for the supervision and coordination of hospital staff in the absence of Hospital Administration and Management Staff. The incumbent is responsible for promoting the provision of nursing care in accordance with the standards of nursing practice that have been established by the hospital. The incumbent assists in the coordination of services to facilitate and expedite patient care. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that the level of care provided and the atmosphere in which it is provided are consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of the Mercy General Hospital.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).

Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.

Licensure:

Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Other credentials or credential modules may be required.

Pay Range

$66.53 - $85.94 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.