RN - Emergency Department (Full Time, Night)

Adventist Health; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Tehachapi is looking for a Registered Nurse to deliver coordinated nursing care to patients in a healing and safe environment. The role includes supervising nursing staff, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and experience in an acute-care facility. Requirements include RN licensure and various certifications including CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute-care facility preferred.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for patients.
• Supervise assigned nursing staff and coordinate care.
• Analyze patient data to determine diagnosis and care plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. The organization includes a 25-bed hospital, extensive outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Located north of Southern California’s populous areas, Tehachapi offers a mountain locale known for outdoor living. Residents enjoy scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. The community balances small-town ambience with access to shopping, retail, arts and culture.

Job Summary

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Preferred
• Acute-care facility experience – Preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice – Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS/HS-BLS/RQIBLS) from an approved vendor – Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS – Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS – Required
• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS – Required
• AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS – Required

Essential Functions

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patients, families, and healthcare providers to provide care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
• Participates in discharge planning to provide continuity of care.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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