RN Medical Surgical Acute

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical-Surgical Acute unit. You will provide compassionate, high-quality patient care, perform assessments, administer treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and timely documentation in a fast-paced hospital setting. CA RN licensure and BLS CPR are required, with 1–2 years of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• 1–2 years of RN experience or RN Versant program upon hire
• BLS CPR certification upon hire

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including shift change reports and history.
• Conduct physical assessments and establish care priorities.
• Provide direct patient care and assist physicians with procedures as needed.
• Document care using electronic and paper formats accurately and timely.
• Report changes in patient condition to physicians.

Skills

Acute Care

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse CA License

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN) in our Medical Surgical Acute department, 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care.
• Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge.
• Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner .
• Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary.
• Report changes in patient's condition to physician.

Job Requirements

Required

• Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications and 1-2 years of previous experience or hired through the RN Versant Program., upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and
• Acute Experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children's Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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