RN Pediatric Acute

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, execute skilled procedures, and implement detailed care plans to support recovery.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to achieving optimal outcomes. A valid CA RN license, BLS/CPR, and pediatric-specified credentials are required; PALS is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold CA RN licensure and meet state requirements.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality patient care and assessments.
• Perform skilled procedures and implement care plans.
• Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain patient safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Education

CA RN licensure

BLS CPR

PALS

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 thrive 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

• Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire

Preferred

• 1-2 years of acute med-surg experience and
• Previous pediatric 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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