RN PICU

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that positively impacts patient recovery. You will perform assessments, execute care plans, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Ideal candidates have CA RN licensure, BLS CPR within 60 days, and PALS within 12 months, with 1-2 years of acute med-surg experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess RN licensure in the state of California.
• 1-2 years of acute med-surg experience required or hired through the RN Versant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) within 60 days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality nursing care and critical assessments.
• Perform skilled procedures and implement patient care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Deliver care in a fast-paced hospital setting with a patient-first mindset.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

Nursing licensure

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 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.

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