RN Emergency SW

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across diverse patient populations. The role emphasizes critical thinking, swift clinical judgment, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold RN licensure in California, maintain current BLS, and obtain ACLS; PALS is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the California Board of Nursing.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification required.
• PALS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality nursing care.
• Perform skilled assessments and procedures.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) in CA

BLS (AHA)

ACLS

PALS within 90 days

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with CA board


• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within ninety (90) days

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing (BSN)

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

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Pay Range

$45.55 - $79.04 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.