RN - Surgery, Specialty Bakersfield, Full-Time, Days

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Bakersfield, California is seeking a registered nurse to deliver coordinated patient care while supervising nursing staff. This role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers and requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing along with RN licensure.

The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care and will participate in essential patient care activities, ensuring a safe and healing environment for all.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Certification in CPR or BLS is required.
• ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for patients according to established standards.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate care with other disciplines.
• Participate in discharge planning for continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Supervisory skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative healthcare

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): 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.

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