RN Emergency Department (Per Diem, Day Shift)

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

Job summary

Adventist Health is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in Tulare, California. This role involves delivering coordinated nursing care and supervising various levels of nursing staff while ensuring patient safety and well-being. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and have relevant experience in acute care facilities.

The successful applicant will demonstrate critical thinking, effective collaboration with healthcare teams, and the ability to manage patient care effectively. Required certifications include RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or a group of patients.
• Supervises and directs nursing staff activities.
• Collects and analyzes patient health data.

Skills

Coordinated nursing care

Critical thinking

Patient care collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64779
• Job Category RN
• Posting Date 06/15/2026, 09:46 PM
• Locations 869 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA, 93274, US