RN Pediatric ICU

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

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute med-surg setting, performing assessments and implementing care plans within an interdisciplinary team. Requirements include CA RN license, BLS CPR, PALS within timelines, and 1–2 years of acute med-surg experience; PICU experience is preferred.

Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed nonprofit facility offering comprehensive services; pay ranges

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of acute med-surg experience required.
• CA RN licensure required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required within 60 days and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, implement individualized care plans, and perform skilled nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.

Skills

Acute med-surg experience

BLS CPR

PALS

Education

RN licensure CA

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

• Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications and 1-2 years of acute med-surg experience required or hired through the RN Versant program., upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 60 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 12 - months

Preferred

• Bachelors Other, upon hire and
• Previous PICU 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. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$45.55 - $79.04 /hour