RN - Surgery, Specialty Bakersfield, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Bakersfield is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide coordinated nursing care to patients, supervising nursing staff and collaborating with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and relevant certifications.

This position emphasizes patient care, critical thinking, and supervising others in a dynamic healthcare environment, adhering to established nursing care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients.
• Supervises and directs various levels of nursing staff.
• Coordinates care with other disciplines using critical thinking.
• Participates in discharge planning and provides continuity of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Supervisory discretion

Patient care coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are a 47‑bed hospital with three operating rooms and four cardiac catheterization labs, offering a range of specialty services to the community.

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

• 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 an approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA‑ACLS or ARC‑ALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation, analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues, develops a plan with 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 and 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, and directly provides health information to patients, families, and the treatment team.
• Participates in discharge planning 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. All associates are required to 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.