RN, Surgical Recovery (Per Diem, Evening Shift)

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford in Kings County seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or group of patients, following established standards of care and the nursing process. The RN will supervise nursing staff and coordinate with other disciplines using critical thinking and professional judgment.

Requirements include RN licensure in California, CPR/BLS, ACLS or ARC-ALS, and PALS or ARC-PALS certifications, with BSN preferred and acute care facility

Qualifications

• RN licensure in California required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• ACLS or ARC-ALS certification required.
• PALS or ARC-PALS certification required.
• BSN preferred.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues; develops and implements a care plan.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and healthcare providers to deliver safe, healing, humane care; provides education to patients and families.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and care coordination.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

RN licensure (CA)

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS or ARC-ALS

PALS or ARC-PALS

BSN preferred

Acute care facility experience preferred

Job description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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.

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