RN Labor and Delivery

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,049 - 104,201; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work at Mercy Hospitals in Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering compassionate, high-quality care, performing critical assessments, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications, along with a commitment to patient-first care in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a pay range of $43.59 - $75.64 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience within the last year.
• RN license in good standing with the California Board of Nursing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, comprehensive nursing care and critical assessments.
• Perform skilled procedures in accordance with patient care plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Compassionate patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Overview

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a 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, make critical assessments, perform skilled procedures, and implement patient care plans. You will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and contribute to a fast-paced environment with a patient-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, comprehensive nursing care and critical assessments.
• Perform skilled procedures in accordance with patient care plans and protocols.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience within the last year.
• RN license in good standing with the California Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Must obtain Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) within 3 months of hire, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring or NCC EFM certificate within the first year of hire or transfer.

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospitals, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provide a broad range of medical and surgical services. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility serving the west area. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and serves residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at the organization’s website.

Pay Range

$43.59 - $75.64 /hour