RN - Med/Surg (CNA), Full Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a compassionate, patient‑centered environment. The role involves coordinating care, delegating tasks, and maintaining high nursing standards.

You will work with a skilled team, demonstrate infection control, and participate in discharge planning while advancing clinical skills in acute care, orthopedics, obstetrics, and related services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• One-year recent acute care RN experience required.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Registered Nurse license in state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Assures patients' personal needs are met and maintains unit privacy.
• Demonstrates teamwork to ensure patients' needs are met and safety is maintained.
• Accurately document and report care, monitor quality measures, and follow infection control guidelines.
• Assess patients, gather data, and participate in discharge planning as needed.
• Support staff education and adapt to changes in unit workflow.
• Ensure proper charging, documentation, and appropriate use of department resources.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Job Description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122‑bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm‑to‑fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary

Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice, and promoting cooperation among the health care team. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of a school of nursing: Required
• One‑year recent acute care RN experience: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

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

Essential Functions

• Assures patients personal needs are met. Assist in reducing noise level of nursing unit.
• Shows a commitment to co‑workers. Works as a team to assure all patients have their needs met. Maintains patient, co‑worker, and hospital privacy.
• Documentation is clear, concise, and legible. Delivers a clear, concise report. Completes all assigned quality monitors as directed by department manager. Follows infection control guidelines. Obtains history/physical assessment according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups. Reviews medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate person. Provides information needed to begin discharge planning in a timely manner, and to the appropriate personnel. Recognizes signs and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress, or other impending emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively function in Code Blue and other emergency situations. Accurately administers and charts medications according to hospital policies and procedures adhering to patient's rights. Implements and/or assists others in implementation and documentation of planned education. Assesses patient's educational needs.
• Assist in the development and education of new staff members. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Completes education, training, and competencies for department specific skills. Successfully adapts to changes in the unit, environment, and work flow.
• Assures all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly. Utilizes department resources appropriately. Minimizes incidental overtime.
• 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.