RN, Surgery (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Nwregionalheart; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley is seeking a registered nurse to deliver coordinated nursing care for patients in a hospital setting. The role requires critical thinking, strong teamwork, and adherence to the nursing process.

Applicants should have RN licensure in the state of practice, CPR/BLS certification, and ideally ACLS or PALS. BSN preferred and acute care experience preferred. On-site duties in Tehachapi, CA, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice required
• CPR/BLS certification required
• ACLS or PALS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects data and analyzes health status to determine diagnosis and care needs.
• Develops and implements a care plan with prescribed interventions.
• Coordinates care delivery and ensures patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and families to provide comprehensive care.
• Participates in discharge planning for continuity of care.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and supervises nursing staff as directed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Acute care experience preferred

Job description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.

Job Summary:

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Acute care facility experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

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

Department Specific License/Certifications:

• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
• Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• 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.