Clinical RN II- Surgical Acute

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking a part-time Clinical RN II for the Surgical Acute unit. You will deliver coordinated nursing care to an assigned patient group and supervise clinical activities, while adhering to relevant laws and standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with patients and families, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and safe patient handling. BLS for Healthcare Providers is required, CA RN license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Provides coordinated nursing care to a patient group in the Surgical Acute unit.
• Supervises and directs nursing and ancillary staff as needed.
• Complies with California Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.
• English language proficiency required to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plan of care with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee activities of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Ensure patient mobility and safety during lifts.
• Maintain thorough, compliant documentation.

Skills

Nursing care

Team supervision

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

CA RN License

Tools

MS Windows & Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

## Clinical RN II- Surgical AcuteApply: Escondido, CA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR100525**Department:**4E Surgical Acute**Union:**CNA**Shift:**6-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**42 **Salary Range:**$54.15 - $78.82 **Job Description:**Posting Date: 9/29/2026Internal Closing Date: 10/5/26\\* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights. 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. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health. **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