RN Emergency Department (Full-time regular, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare is seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Department. This full-time, day-shift role provides coordinated patient care in a 108-bed acute care setting within central California's Central Valley.

The position emphasizes leadership of nursing staff, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to clinical standards to ensure safe, quality care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• BLS certification from AH policy required.
• ACLS or ARC-ALS required.
• PALS or ARC-PALS required.
• NRP or ARC-NALS required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group according to standards and the nursing process.
• Supervises and directs activities of nursing staff and coordinates care with other disciplines.
• Utilizes critical thinking, professional discretion, and independent judgment in patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe, healing environment.
• Participates in discharge planning to provide continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

RN Emergency Department (Full-time regular, Day Shift)

Job Description

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

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 and Work Experience

• 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) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Department Specific License/Certifications

• 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 the assessment data in determining 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 attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient 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 in order 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. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 70064
• Job Category RN
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 01:20 AM
• Locations 869 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA, 93274, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day Shift
• Assignment Category Full-time regular
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $73.64. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.