Clinical RN - Cardiovascular Acute

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 5E Cardiovascular Acute unit. The day shift provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient group and oversees day-to-day clinical activities on the unit.

The role requires a CA RN license and BLS certification, with 1 year of RN experience (2+ preferred). A Bachelor's degree is preferred. The incumbent will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while upholding standards of care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of directly related RN experience in area of specialty
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty
• Required License: Current CA RN License
• Preferred License: Not Applicable
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for patient or assigned group on a unit.
• Coordinate plan of care with client and interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Comply with CA Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.
• Observe/direction of patient lifts and mobilization as needed.
• Communicate effectively in English and maintain documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CA RN License

BLS Certification

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: 5E Cardiovascular Acute Union: CNA Shift: 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period: 72

Job Description: Pay range: $54.15 - $78.82

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day‑to‑day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.
• Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.
• Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.
• The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e‑mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop‑down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of directly related RN experience in area of specialty
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty
• Required License: Current CA RN License
• Preferred License: Not Applicable
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non‑clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world‑class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.