RN, Emergency (Per Diem, Days)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tehachapi is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver coordinated nursing care and supervise nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have a BSN and be licensed in California, with acute care experience preferred. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring patient safety, and participating in discharge planning. Candidates must hold certifications in ACLS and PALS. This role plays a vital part in maintaining high standards of patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California is required.
• AHA-ACLS and AHA-PALS certifications are required.
• Acute care facility experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care for patients based on established standards.
• Supervises and directs nursing staff activities.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team for effective patient care.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of 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 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) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: 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.

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