Nursing Jobs in Oleander/Sunset, CA

LVN Psych Part-time
Stars Behavioral Health Group

On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse

Stars Behavioral Health Group Bakersfield, CA
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Psychiatric Technician Division/Program: (Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility Starting Compensation: 32.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour Plus $2 hour for NOC Shift Coverage Only Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: On‑call coverage needed Fridays–Sundays for 12‑hour AM and NOC shifts (6:00 AM–6:30 PM / 6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Coverage is as needed, based on facility needs and the candidate’s availability. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package : Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities : On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What you bring to SBHG: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing, graduation from an accredited school of psychiatric technology, or associate’s degree in nursing or social sciences preferred. One (1) year nursing experience required, preferably treating the mentally ill in an inpatient setting. (Clinical nursing school rotations may be substituted for work experience) One (1) year medication administration experience preferred. A valid California LVN or LPT license is required. Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment. Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment. How you will make a difference: Visually and audibly observes, documents in writing, and reports orally or in writing the physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician. Orders, prepares, administers, and documents the administration of medication for clients according to physician’s orders. Confirms delivery of all ordered medication from pharmacy on shift worked. Responsible for writing daily summary of clients as assigned. Attend and participate in morning rounds, change of shift meetings, and treatment team meetings as scheduled on the assignment sheet. Makes written or oral shift assignments and plans, organizes, and directs the nursing activities of the unit, assuring quality care delivery. Provides other nursing duties including first aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client. Supports admission processes to ensure PHF / YPHF beds remain full, including reviewing admission packets and securing approval, scheduling admissions, and completing all required verifications & forms upon arrival in facility. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient involuntary program 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans Available for contracting Central Valley counties Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: CencalJobs@Starsinc.com In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
RN Full-time
Surgery Partners

Infection Control RN/Total joint coordinator

Surgery Partners Bakersfield, CA
JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts rounds, discusses and monitors infection prevention practices with staff members, collects infection data from departments, maintains records for each case of healthcare- associated infection, conducts outbreak investigation, trains staff members on implementation of infection prevention practices, investigates incidents of infections and reports such incidents to the Infection Control Director and ensures availability of supplies required for infection prevention activities. Specifically, the IP is responsible for the following: • Making recommendations regarding the prevention and control of infection • Providing advice for all staff members regarding the management of infectious patients and other infection prevention issues • Coordinating the annual infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the Infection Prevention Committee (IPC) • Developing and implementing the annual infection prevention plan in conjunction with the IPC • Evaluating the annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the IPC • Conducting surveillance of infections and personnel IP behavior • Providing education and training for all staff members and independent practitioners regarding the prevention of HAIs • Presenting/providing the infection prevention annual report to the IPC and Quality Assurance department; this report is to include results of infection prevention program goal achievements and matters of concern • Cooperating with the county and state department of health regarding infectious and communicable disease reporting Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and physical therapy to create and update the curriculum for pre-operative total joint replacement classes Develop and maintain all pre-op total teaching and discharge material, and care map for total joint replacement patients Teach pre-operative education classes for total joint replacement patients Establish and maintain communication with orthopedic office coordinators Provide continuous, daily support and education to the patient and their family via phone calls, rounds, direct instructions, relating to their specific procedure. Outline the steps involved throughout their continuum of care Collaborate with American Joint Replacement Registry to provide data and actively participates in ongoing Quality Assurance Program. Performs initial screening of potential total joint patients and all other patients to determine if they are suitable candidates for the ASC Oversees the ASC's total joint program Helps to prepare the ASC for the AAAHC Advanced Orthopedic Certification. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the total joint program EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS: • RN license for the state ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certs required PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with normal office environment. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS : Normal busy office environment with much telephone work and computer data entry. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
RN Full-time
Fresenius Medical Care

Home Therapy Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care Bakersfield, CA
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. · Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. · Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. · Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. · Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. · Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. · Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. · Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. · Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. · Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. · Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. · Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. · Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. · Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. · Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. · Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. · This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. · The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. · The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. · May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. · Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. · Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. · The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. · May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. · Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following: · Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. · Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. · Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: · Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. · Current appropriate state licensure. · Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification · Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: · Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. · Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) · Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $XX - $XX Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors
RN Full-time
Kern Medical

Registered Nurse - Recuperative Care Center/Enhanced Care Management - Shift - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Kern Medical Bakersfield, CA
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career Opportunities within Kern Medical for qualifying positions include many benefits, such as: New Hire Bonus : $6,000 Sign-on Bonus paid in four (4) installments. New Hire Premium : +6% of the base rate of pay matched up to 6% if contributed to the Deferred Compensation Plan. Shift Differentials : 10% of base pay for hours worked from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M. A Comprehensive Benefits Package : includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Position: Hospital Staff Nurse - Recuperative Care / Enhanced Care Management - Shift Compensation The estimated pay for this position is $42.6582 to $67.2165 . The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions to the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan. Under the supervision of a nurse leader (Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, and Clinical Nurse Leader), independently prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient and performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care for patients . The scope of practice is in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and California Nurse Practice Act Board of Registered Nurses of the State of California. Distinguishing Characteristics: This classification ranges from novice nurses with limited knowledge and skills to expert nurses with advanced knowledge and skills and the ability to perform work with minimum supervision. It is designed to accommodate the expanding experience of the Registered Nurse (RN), resulting in the ability to orient nurses with limited experience and re-entry nurses to current clinical practice. The HSN is expected to be committed to enhancing the profession of nursing, actively seek to improve their professional practice, contribute to the professional development of others, demonstrate caring-healing practices and promote the vision and goals of the organization and Department of Nursing. All nursing clinical practice will be evaluated and governed by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and/or their RN designee. Essential Functions: Creates and sustains an environment that supports compassionate caring through authentic presence with the patient and family, builds trusting relationships, and creates connections that embrace mind, body, and spirit modalities to mobilize the patient’s strengths and abilities toward healing. Collects and documents data for assigned patients according to prescribed methods. Interprets assessment data to determine whether the patient has physiological and/or psychosocial risk factors, records and reports variances from normal parameters. Collaborates with the patient, family, and healthcare team members to develop an individualized plan of care based on existing and potential patient problems and observable patient responses. Implements nursing and physician orders safely Uses education, experience, and interpretation of assessment data to prioritize appropriate nursing actions; Establishes nursing diagnoses, uses appropriate resources to formulate a written plan of care, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and revises patient care plans as necessary. Anticipates and effectively manages rapidly changing situations by the rapid grasp of changes in patient status and problem situations. Prioritizing and responding quickly and appropriately to identify the need for and activation of emergency protocols and assistance. Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with scientific principles and hospital policy as required by patient assignment using critical thinking and nursing judgment. Implements the medical and nursing care plans and coordinates patient care activities with nurses, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers. Partners with the patient/family to assess learning needs, priorities, and level of understanding and co-develop the plan. Designs teaching methods and plans accordingly; follow through on teaching plans developed to instruct patients and their family members regarding; testing, procedures, and disease process; knowledge and skills essential to coping with illness and promotion of optimum health. Coordinates and participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Understands team dynamics and collaborates effectively within the care team. Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Assists with training staff members and orienting new staff; works collaboratively with clinicians to manage patient care. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards. Provides safe care to patients and protects employees by adhering to approved infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in staff meetings, professional governance councils (unit or organizational level), evaluation and standards development for nursing practice, nursing recognition, and well-being activities. Completes all competencies, mandatory classes, and educational coursework as required by the Department of Nursing. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning. Adheres to hospital-approved policies and procedures. Adheres to RN scope of practice, as defined by BRN licensure. Is knowledgeable of and is compliant with the ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and KMC Professional Practice Model Monitors own practices and assist in monitoring others for patient and employee safety practices and compliance with standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Other Functions : Performs other job-related duties as required. Trains staff members, orients new staff and serves as a mentor to staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care. Employment Standards: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a Bachelor's or Associate’s degree preferred and a valid and unrestricted license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse; Or Possession of an active temporary license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center. Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency or complete designated education as a condition of employment. Depending Upon Assignment: A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment. Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of nursing competency as a condition of employment. Knowledge of: Theory, techniques, and practices of nursing; Medical terminology, instruments, and equipment; The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics. Skill in: Following oral and written instructions and maintaining concise and complete records. Demonstrate the practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area/specialty; meet the content and performance criteria specific to each defined specialty, including the nursing process, leadership/professional development, and unit operation; demonstrate standard techniques of record maintenance and report writing; using computers and related software applications; keyboarding and using standard office equipment; follow oral and written instruction; communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive required records and reports; establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, other hospital employees, patients, and their families; dependent upon the area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers.” In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased, or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information, and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
NP OB/GYN Outpatient Full-time
Kern Medical

Nurse Practitioner - OB Clinic - Full Time

Kern Medical Bakersfield, CA
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as: New Hire Bonus : $6,000.00 New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan. A Comprehensive Benefits Package : includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Position : Nurse Practitioner - Full Time Distinguishing Characteristics: Incumbents in this classification have advanced training which allows them to provide primary care on both an episodic and short-term basis to defined patient populations under the supervision of a licensed physician. Essential Functions: Interviews patients to obtain medical histories and performs examinations; Orders specified diagnostic tests; diagnoses and prescribes treatment for common illnesses; Performs screenings or diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, audiometry, breast examinations, pelvic examinations, Pap smears and tonometry; Educates patients about common medical, social and psychological conditions; Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age Other Functions: Performs other job services under the supervision of a licensed physician, as permitted by standardized protocols and with the scope of their licensure. Performs other job-related duties as required. Employment Standards: Completion of an approved educational program for Nurse Practitioners; Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California which specifies that the individual is a licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife, OR , possession of a valid certificate issued by the Board of Registered Nursing authorizing use of the title Nurse Practitioner. Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency. Knowledge of: Human Physiology, basic medical terminology, disease symptomatology, and treatment modalities and processes; Basic mental health services and standards for medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. Ability to: Communicate with physicians, patients and other health professionals; Follow established procedures and protocols; Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
RN New Grad Full-time
Adventist Health

RN New Grad Residency - July and August 2026

Adventist Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Description Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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 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: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: 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; and 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. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
RN Med-Surg Full-time
Kern Medical

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg - Full Time - Shift

Kern Medical Bakersfield, CA
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as: New Hire Bonus : $6,000.00 New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan. Shift Differential Pay : P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 10% of base pay. A Comprehensive Benefits Package : includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Position : Registered Nurse - Med-Surg - Full Time - Shift Compensation The estimated pay for this position is $42.6582 to $67.2165 . The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan. Distinguishing Characteristics: This classification ranges from novice nurse with limited knowledge and skills to expert nurse with advanced knowledge and skills, and the ability to perform work with minimum supervision. It is designed to accommodate the expanding experience of the Registered Nurse (RN) resulting in the ability to orient nurses with limited experience and re-entry nurses to current clinical practice. The HSN is expected to be committed to enhancing the profession of nursing, actively seek to improve their professional practice, contribute to the professional development of others, demonstrate caring-healing practices and promote the vision and goals of the organization and Department of Nursing. All nursing clinical practice will be evaluated and governed through the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and/or their RN designee. Essential Functions: Creates and sustains an environment that supports compassionate caring through authentic presence with the patient and family, building trusting relationships, creates connections that embrace mind, body, spirit modalities to mobilize the patient’s strengths and abilities toward healing. Collects and documents data for assigned patients according to prescribed methods. Interprets assessment data to determine whether patient has physiological and/or psychosocial risk factors, records and reports variances from normal parameters. Collaborates with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team to develop individualized plan of care based on existing and potential patient problems, observable patient responses. Implements nursing and physician orders safely Uses education, experience and interpretation of assessment data to prioritize appropriate nursing actions; Establishes nursing diagnoses, uses appropriate resources to formulate a written plan of care; evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises patient care plans, as necessary. Anticipates and effectively manages rapidly changing situations by rapid grasp of changes in patient status and problem situations. Prioritizing and responds quickly and appropriately to identify the need for and activation of emergency protocols and assistance. Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with scientific principle and hospital policy as required by patient assignment using critical thinking and nursing judgment. Implements the medical and nursing care plans and coordinates patient care activities with nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Partners with the patient/family to assess learning needs, priorities and level of understanding and co-develops plan. Designs teaching methods and plans accordingly; follows through on teaching plans developed to instruct patients and their family members regarding; testing, procedures and disease process; knowledge and skills essential to coping with illness, and promotion of optimum health. Coordinates and participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Understands team dynamics and collaborates effectively within the care team. Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Assists with training staff members and orienting new staff; works collaboratively with clinicians to manage patient care. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards. Provides safe care to patients and protects employees by adhering to approved infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Participates in staff meetings, professional governance councils (unit or organizational level), evaluation and standards development for nursing practice, nursing recognition and well-being activities. Completes all competencies, mandatory classes and educational coursework as required by the Department of Nursing. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning. Adheres to hospital-approved policies and procedures. Adheres to RN scope of practice, as defined by BRN licensure. Is knowledgeable of and is compliant with ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and KMC Professional Practice Model Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Other Functions: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Trains staff members, orients new staff and serves as a mentor to staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care. Employment Standards: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a Bachelor or Associate’s degree preferred, and a valid and unrestricted license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse; Or Possession of an active temporary license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center. Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency or complete designated education as a condition of employment. Knowledge of: Theory, techniques and practices of nursing; medical terminology, instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics. Skill in: Following oral and written instruction and maintain concise and complete records. Demonstrate the practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area/specialty; meet the content and performance criteria specific to each defined specialty, including the nursing process, leadership/professional development, and unit operation; demonstration of standard techniques of record maintenance and report writing; using computers and related software applications; keyboarding and using standard office equipment; follow oral and written instruction; communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive required records and reports; establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, other hospital employees, patients and their families; dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
RN ER Full-time
CHI Health

RN Emergency SW

CHI Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is responsible to take primary responsibility to assess plan implement and evaluate the nursing care of each assigned patient. Provide direct patient care. Supervise the activities of nursing staff members. Anticipate patients needs. Follow-up on all care related activities and assure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. Coordinate the plan of care. Conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management. Actively participate in assuring care continuum. Collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. Model leadership behaviors. Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum CA RN license BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association PALS within 90 days of hire Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. New Grad RNs must complete the additional certification (ACLS NIHSS and PALS) for this position within 18 weeks of hire . Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
CommonSpirit Health

RN Emergency SW

CommonSpirit Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is responsible to take primary responsibility to assess plan implement and evaluate the nursing care of each assigned patient. Provide direct patient care. Supervise the activities of nursing staff members. Anticipate patients needs. Follow-up on all care related activities and assure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. Coordinate the plan of care. Conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management. Actively participate in assuring care continuum. Collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. Model leadership behaviors. Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum CA RN license BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association PALS within 90 days of hire Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. New Grad RNs must complete the additional certification (ACLS NIHSS and PALS) for this position within 18 weeks of hire . Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

RN Emergency SW

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is responsible to take primary responsibility to assess plan implement and evaluate the nursing care of each assigned patient. Provide direct patient care. Supervise the activities of nursing staff members. Anticipate patients needs. Follow-up on all care related activities and assure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. Coordinate the plan of care. Conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management. Actively participate in assuring care continuum. Collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. Model leadership behaviors. Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum CA RN license BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association PALS within 90 days of hire Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. New Grad RNs must complete the additional certification (ACLS NIHSS and PALS) for this position within 18 weeks of hire . Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
Dignity Health

RN Emergency SW

Dignity Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is responsible to take primary responsibility to assess plan implement and evaluate the nursing care of each assigned patient. Provide direct patient care. Supervise the activities of nursing staff members. Anticipate patients needs. Follow-up on all care related activities and assure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. Coordinate the plan of care. Conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management. Actively participate in assuring care continuum. Collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. Model leadership behaviors. Foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum CA RN license BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association PALS within 90 days of hire Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. New Grad RNs must complete the additional certification (ACLS NIHSS and PALS) for this position within 18 weeks of hire . Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN Outpatient Full-time
Kern Medical

Registered Nurse - Non-Stress Test Clinic - Full Time - Temporary

Kern Medical Bakersfield, CA
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differentials vary per classification. Position : Registered Nurse - Non-Stress Test Clinic - Full Time - Temporary Compensation: The estimated pay for this position is $40.2436 to $63.4118. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. Distinguishing Characteristics: This classification ranges from novice nurse with limited knowledge and skills to expert nurse with advanced knowledge and skills, and the ability to perform work with minimum supervision. It is designed to accommodate the expanding experience of the Registered Nurse (RN) resulting in the ability to orient nurses with limited experience and re-entry nurses to current clinical practice. The HSN is expected to be committed to enhancing the profession of nursing, actively seek to improve their professional practice, contribute to the professional development of others, demonstrate caring-healing practices and promote the vision and goals of the organization and Department of Nursing. All nursing clinical practice will be evaluated and governed through the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and/or their RN designee. Essential Functions: Creates and sustains an environment that supports compassionate caring through authentic presence with the patient and family, building trusting relationships, creates connections that embrace mind, body, spirit modalities to mobilize the patient’s strengths and abilities toward healing. Collects and documents data for assigned patients according to prescribed methods. Interprets assessment data to determine whether patient has physiological and/or psychosocial risk factors, records and reports variances from normal parameters. Collaborates with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team to develop individualized plan of care based on existing and potential patient problems, observable patient responses. Implements nursing and physician orders safely Uses education, experience and interpretation of assessment data to prioritize appropriate nursing actions; Establishes nursing diagnoses, uses appropriate resources to formulate a written plan of care; evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises patient care plans, as necessary. Anticipates and effectively manages rapidly changing situations by rapid grasp of changes in patient status and problem situations. Prioritizing and responds quickly and appropriately to identify the need for and activation of emergency protocols and assistance. Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with scientific principle and hospital policy as required by patient assignment using critical thinking and nursing judgment. Implements the medical and nursing care plans and coordinates patient care activities with nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Partners with the patient/family to assess learning needs, priorities and level of understanding and co-develops plan. Designs teaching methods and plans accordingly; follows through on teaching plans developed to instruct patients and their family members regarding; testing, procedures and disease process; knowledge and skills essential to coping with illness, and promotion of optimum health. Coordinates and participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Understands team dynamics and collaborates effectively within the care team. Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Assists with training staff members and orienting new staff; works collaboratively with clinicians to manage patient care. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards. Provides safe care to patients and protects employees by adhering to approved infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Participates in staff meetings, professional governance councils (unit or organizational level), evaluation and standards development for nursing practice, nursing recognition and well-being activities. Completes all competencies, mandatory classes and educational coursework as required by the Department of Nursing. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning. Adheres to hospital-approved policies and procedures. Adheres to RN scope of practice, as defined by BRN licensure. Is knowledgeable of and is compliant with ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and KMC Professional Practice Model Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Other Functions: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Trains staff members, orients new staff and serves as a mentor to staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care. Employment Standards: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a Bachelor or Associate’s degree preferred, and a valid and unrestricted license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse; Or Possession of an active temporary license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center. Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency or complete designated education as a condition of employment. Knowledge of: Theory, techniques and practices of nursing; medical terminology, instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics. Skill in: Following oral and written instruction and maintain concise and complete records. Demonstrate the practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area/specialty; meet the content and performance criteria specific to each defined specialty, including the nursing process, leadership/professional development, and unit operation; demonstration of standard techniques of record maintenance and report writing; using computers and related software applications; keyboarding and using standard office equipment; follow oral and written instruction; communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive required records and reports; establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, other hospital employees, patients and their families; dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
RN Full-time
Magnolia Place

PM Floor Nurse

Magnolia Place Bakersfield, CA
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Supervise unlicensed personnel. Prioritize, allocate and monitor assigned duties of caregivers and medication technicians. Assist Director of Resident Services evaluate staff performance and implement disciplinary procedures. Mentor new hires during orientation process. Must be neat in appearance, possess a pleasant personality and be congenial with fellow employees and public. Must be capable of supervising staff, following oral and written instructions, and using own judgement and initiative in daily duties. Supervise healthcare interventions required by the residents, including administration of the medication program. Provides treatments (would care, injections, etc.) as prescribed by resident’s physician. Provides direct patient care according to the patients’ needs as directed by the patient care plan. Participants in the admission and ongoing evaluations of patients. Participates in the Care Plan Meeting process. Reinforces instructions given to the patient by Physician or Registered Nurse. Keeps Director of Resident Services and staff informed of any changes in residents’ status and maintains accurate reporting and documentation according to the policies set forth by the facility. Maintain a clean working environment in the nursing department. Coordinates nursing efforts to work with staff in the other departments. Communicates with confidence, professionalism, and competence with residents, families, vendors, and all visitors to the community. All other duties as assigned. Additional Functions: Must possess qualities of leadership, tact, and adaptability to change. Must be neat in appearance, pleasant personality, be congenial to fellow employees, residents, families, and the public in general. Must be capable of using own judgement and initiative in daily duties. Maintain proper hygiene and be professional in dress and presentation. Must be a mature individual. Possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. Must be detail and team-work oriented and have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Always demonstrates safe working practices Maintains confidentiality and privacy of our residents and staff Be an honest and dependable individual Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills and community requirements. Qualifications: Must be Drug free and submit to Urinary Analysis Drug screening upon hire and routinely. Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test. Must be eighteen (18) years old. Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of community operation. Current CPR & First Aid certification and renewed as recommended. Possess problem solving, leadership and supervisory abilities. Possess good visual and accurate acuity to detect changes in residents’ condition. Displays emotional stability and maturity. Ability to communicate effectively with various groups and individuals. Thorough knowledge of the theories and techniques of the nursing practice. Assisted Living and Memory Care regulation knowledge. Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate assignments. A passion for helping seniors, especially those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing in standard English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret charting standards, physician orders, or administrative regulations. The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living. Physical Demands and Requirements: Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the majority of the workday; and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist and reach. Must be willing to be active and on feet during entire work shift. Involves light to heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous and strenuous activities. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/hand items.
Caregiver Part-time
Magnolia Place

Caregiver

Magnolia Place Bakersfield, CA
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assisting residents with ADL tasks as indicated in their service plans. This includes but not limited to: assisting with bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, oral care, ambulation, transfers, serving and assisting with meals, feeding, housekeeping, bed making, and laundry Always observe and uphold resident rights Positively supports residents with emotional and behavioral issues Assist other staff as needed on the floors Assist residents to and from meals Supports resident activity participation by assisting residents to/from activities, encouraging participation, and leading activities when asked. Must be willing to work with staff from all departments to ensure quality of care for residents Keep environment safe and clean for residents; performing housekeeping duties as indicate don cleaning schedule or assignment sheets. Observe residents for safety and report any and all changes in resident condition effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner to LN on duty Assist in development and revision of Service Plans by informing supervisor of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches. Answers all resident pendant/pull cords immediately. Carry and possess a working knowledge of community call/communication system All other duties as assigned. Additional Functions: Must be neat in appearance, pleasant personality, be congenial to fellow team members, residents, families, and the public in general. Must be capable of using own judgement and initiative in daily duties. Always demonstrates safe working practices. Maintains a professional image to residents and fellow co-workers in words, actions and in appearance Always maintains confidentiality and privacy of our residents and staff. Relate to residents in a courteous, empathetic, and cooperative manner. Must be a mature individual. Must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Must be detail and team-work oriented. Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills and community requirements. Qualifications: Must be Drug free and submit to Urinary Analysis Drug screening upon hire and routinely. Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test. Must be eighteen (18) years old. Maintains current CPR and first aid certification. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret care plans. Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations knowledge. Ability to prioritize and organize assignments. The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living Physical Demands and Requirements: Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the vast majority of the work day; and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist and reach. Must be willing to be active and on feet during entire work shift. Involves light to heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous and strenuous activities. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/hand items.
CNA Part-time
Nurse Next Door Fresno North

Caregiver/CNA Wasco

Nurse Next Door Fresno North Wasco, CA
$17 / hour
Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you! At Nurse Next Door, we truly believe that Caregivers are at the heart of what we do. Our focus on care-giving as a career makes Nurse Next Door different from other home care companies. We believe in shifting the mindset in the industry. As a Nurse Next Door employee, you receive: Flexible schedules: Work when and where you want – with longer visits in the same place One-on-one care: Work directly with the client to provide the best care possible Support: 24-hour access to the Nurse Next Door Care Services Center On-boarding and training: eLearning, Shadow Shifts, mentoring Caregiving as a career: Growth and development opportunities are awarded to support our team in achieving your professional goals and dreams Duties Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer Help clients with their ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) that are within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly Requirements for position: Home Care Aide certified (Employer can also assist with getting HCA certified) Background or Criminal Record Check (less than 1 year old) Negative TB skin test (less than 2 years old) 2 Professional references We Make Lives Better – so let’s start with yours! Job Types: Part-time Salary : From $17.00 per hour Benefits : Flexible schedule Schedule : 4 hour shift Choose your own hours Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday On call Overnight shift Weekend availability Work Location: In person
RN Med-Surg Telemetry Full-time
Dignity Health

RN Medical Surgical Telemetry

Dignity Health Bakersfield, CA
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. PATIENT ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care. Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner. Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary. Report changes in patient's condition to physician. NURSING BUNDLE Performs bedside report at shift change utilizing S-BAR communication tool including patient interaction as able. Performs hourly rounding during the day and every two (2) hours at night, assessing for pain, patient position change, toileting needs, and environmental check. Complete patient care board on admission, update during bedside shift report and throughout shift. Assist with discharge phone calls as required by unit needs. Assist with patient 'thank you' cards as required by unit needs. DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE/DOCUMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN Ensures coordinated interdisciplinary approach for all patients per policy. The Interdisciplinary Care Plan is updated when there is a change in condition or additional patient care needs are identified by nursing and other appropriate disciplines updated daily or condition changes or warrants. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner. Nursing coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration and keeps the patient informed of progress toward expected outcomes and involves the patient/family in revisions toward the plan. INTERACT AND EDUCATE PATIENT/FAMILY/SO Address and meet patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho/social needs. Identify and collaborates to address patient/family/SO learning needs and documents per policy on the interdisciplinay teaching record. Promote patient's rights; maintain privacy and confidentiality. Identify ethical issues and refer to appropriate resources. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and Dignity Health Core Values. Adheres to Dignity Health standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members behavior and act in a professional manner and uses effective lines of communication. Participates in problem-solving processes in which unit-based problems are identified and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Functions as an effective resource for peers and other staff with regard to policy and procedure. Contributes to cost effectiveness by adhering to staffing patterns and appropriate utilization of other resources. Adapts well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary. Team leads and monitors objectives set for other work groups within your unit as appropriate. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintains and develops professional nursing practice for self and others. Actively participates in setting personal goals annually and submits plan for attaining goals. Pursues continued training in changes in treatments and techniques through obtaining CEU's. Attends > 50% of staff meetings and all mandatory inservices. Maintains skill set specific to needs of the patient population. Follows policies with regard to tardiness, attendance, dress code and use of time. Demonstrates concern for patients and co-workers by being preparred to work in the work area on time. Remove angioplasty sheaths per policy. Recognize cardiac dysrhythmias and report changes to appropriate physician. Job Requirements Required Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications and 1-2 years of previous experience or hired through the RN Versant Program., upon hire and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and Acute Experience Where You'll Work Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California
RN Med-Surg Full-time
Dignity Health

RN Medical Surgical Orthopedics

Dignity Health Bakersfield, CA
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. PATIENT ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care. Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner . Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary. Report changes in patient's condition to physician. NURSING BUNDLE Performs bedside report at shift change utilizing S-BAR communication tool including patient interaction as able. Performs hourly rounding during the day and every two (2) hours at night, assessing for pain, patient position change, toileting needs, and environmental check. Complete patient care board on admission, update during bedside shift report and throughout shift. Assist with discharge phone calls as required by unit needs. Assist with patient "thank you" cards as required by unit needs. DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE/DOCUMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN Ensures coordinated interdisciplinary approach for all patients per policy. The Interdisciplinary Care Plan is updated when there is a change in condition or additional patient care needs are identified by nursing and other appropriate disciplines updated daily or condition changes or warrants. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner . Nursing coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration and keeps the patient informed of progress toward expected outcomes and involves the patient/family in revisions toward the plan. INTERACT AND EDUCATE PATIENT/FAMILY/SO Address and meet patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho/social needs. Identify and collaborates to address patient/family/SO learning needs and documents per policy on the interdisciplinay teaching record. Promote patient's rights; maintain privacy and confidentiality. Identify ethical issues and refer to appropriate resources. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and Dignity Health Core Values. Adheres to Dignity Health standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members behavior and act in a professional manner and uses effective lines of communication. Participates in problem-solving processes in which unit-based problems are identified and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Functions as an effective resource for peers and other staff with regard to policy and procedure. Contributes to cost effectiveness by adhering to staffing patterns and appropriate utilization of other resources. Adapts well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary. Team leads and monitors objectives set for other work groups within your unit as appropriate. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintains and develops professional nursing practice for self and others. Actively participates in setting personal goals annually and submits plan for attaining goals. Pursues continued training in changes in treatments and techniques through obtaining CEU's. Attends > 50% of staff meetings and all mandatory inservices. Maintains skill set specific to needs of the patient population. Follows policies with regard to tardiness, attendance, dress code and use of time. Demonstrats concern for patients and co-workers by being preparred to work in the work area on time. Job Requirements Required Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications and 1-2 years of previous experience or hiredthrough the RN Versant Program., upon hire and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and Where You'll Work Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
Dignity Health

RN Emergency Services

Dignity Health Bakersfield, CA
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. PATIENT ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care. Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner . Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary. Report changes in patient's condition to physician. The experience, training, and education requirements for the Registered Nurse authorized to perform Triage in the main Emergency Department are: The RN must meet, at minimum, the qualifications in the job description for ED Staff Nurse. The RN is required to complete an initial and annual skills validation which includes an ESI competency in accordance with hospital regulations. The RN must have more than six months experience in Emergency Medicine and be able to predict the nature and number of tests, therapeutic interventions, and consultations that a patient would need during his/her ED stay. The RN must be currently certified in ACLS, PALS, BLS and maintain continued clinical competence. Quality monitoring audits will be conducted each month, by the department Director/Manager or Nursing Educator, which will indicate competent assessment with ESI categorization. NURSING BUNDLE Update white board in room, at shift change during bedside report, utilizing S-BAR communication tool. Performs hourly rounding during the day and at night. Provide assessment for pain, changing patient position and assisting with toilet as needed. DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE/DOCUMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN Ensures coordinated interdisciplinary approach for all patients per policy. The Interdisciplinary Care Plan is updated when there is a change in condition or additional patient care needs are identified by nursing and other appropriate disciplines updated daily or condition changes or warrants. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner. Nursing coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration and keeps the patient informed of progress toward expected outcomes and involves the patient/family in revisions toward the plan. INTERACT AND EDUCATE PATIENT/FAMILY/SO Address and meet patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho/social needs. Identify and collaborates to address patient/family/SO learning needs and documents per policy on the interdisciplinay teaching record. Promote patient's rights; maintain privacy and confidentiality. Identify ethical issues and refer to appropriate resources. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and Dignity Health Core Values. Adheres to Dignity Health standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members behavior and act in a professional manner and uses effective lines of communication. Participates in problem-solving processes in which unit-based problems are identified and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Functions as an effective resource for peers and other staff with regard to policy and procedure. Contributes to cost effectiveness by adhering to staffing patterns and appropriate utilization of other resources. Adapts well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary. Team leads and monitors objectives set for other work groups within your unit as appropriate. Adheres to role of the lean process and works as a change agent for the department. Job Requirements Required Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications, upon hire and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and 1-2 years of Emergency Nursing Trauma Nurse Core Course, upon hire and Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire Where You'll Work Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
CHI Health

RN Emergency Services

CHI Health Bakersfield, CA
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. PATIENT ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care. Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner . Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary. Report changes in patient's condition to physician. The experience, training, and education requirements for the Registered Nurse authorized to perform Triage in the main Emergency Department are: The RN must meet, at minimum, the qualifications in the job description for ED Staff Nurse. The RN is required to complete an initial and annual skills validation which includes an ESI competency in accordance with hospital regulations. The RN must have more than six months experience in Emergency Medicine and be able to predict the nature and number of tests, therapeutic interventions, and consultations that a patient would need during his/her ED stay. The RN must be currently certified in ACLS, PALS, BLS and maintain continued clinical competence. Quality monitoring audits will be conducted each month, by the department Director/Manager or Nursing Educator, which will indicate competent assessment with ESI categorization. NURSING BUNDLE Update white board in room, at shift change during bedside report, utilizing S-BAR communication tool. Performs hourly rounding during the day and at night. Provide assessment for pain, changing patient position and assisting with toilet as needed. DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE/DOCUMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN Ensures coordinated interdisciplinary approach for all patients per policy. The Interdisciplinary Care Plan is updated when there is a change in condition or additional patient care needs are identified by nursing and other appropriate disciplines updated daily or condition changes or warrants. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner. Nursing coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration and keeps the patient informed of progress toward expected outcomes and involves the patient/family in revisions toward the plan. INTERACT AND EDUCATE PATIENT/FAMILY/SO Address and meet patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho/social needs. Identify and collaborates to address patient/family/SO learning needs and documents per policy on the interdisciplinay teaching record. Promote patient's rights; maintain privacy and confidentiality. Identify ethical issues and refer to appropriate resources. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and Dignity Health Core Values. Adheres to Dignity Health standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members behavior and act in a professional manner and uses effective lines of communication. Participates in problem-solving processes in which unit-based problems are identified and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Functions as an effective resource for peers and other staff with regard to policy and procedure. Contributes to cost effectiveness by adhering to staffing patterns and appropriate utilization of other resources. Adapts well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary. Team leads and monitors objectives set for other work groups within your unit as appropriate. Adheres to role of the lean process and works as a change agent for the department. Job Requirements Required Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications, upon hire and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and 1-2 years of Emergency Nursing Trauma Nurse Core Course, upon hire and Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire Where You'll Work Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
CommonSpirit Health

RN Emergency Services

CommonSpirit Health Bakersfield, CA
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. PATIENT ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care. Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner . Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary. Report changes in patient's condition to physician. The experience, training, and education requirements for the Registered Nurse authorized to perform Triage in the main Emergency Department are: The RN must meet, at minimum, the qualifications in the job description for ED Staff Nurse. The RN is required to complete an initial and annual skills validation which includes an ESI competency in accordance with hospital regulations. The RN must have more than six months experience in Emergency Medicine and be able to predict the nature and number of tests, therapeutic interventions, and consultations that a patient would need during his/her ED stay. The RN must be currently certified in ACLS, PALS, BLS and maintain continued clinical competence. Quality monitoring audits will be conducted each month, by the department Director/Manager or Nursing Educator, which will indicate competent assessment with ESI categorization. NURSING BUNDLE Update white board in room, at shift change during bedside report, utilizing S-BAR communication tool. Performs hourly rounding during the day and at night. Provide assessment for pain, changing patient position and assisting with toilet as needed. DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE/DOCUMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN Ensures coordinated interdisciplinary approach for all patients per policy. The Interdisciplinary Care Plan is updated when there is a change in condition or additional patient care needs are identified by nursing and other appropriate disciplines updated daily or condition changes or warrants. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner. Nursing coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration and keeps the patient informed of progress toward expected outcomes and involves the patient/family in revisions toward the plan. INTERACT AND EDUCATE PATIENT/FAMILY/SO Address and meet patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho/social needs. Identify and collaborates to address patient/family/SO learning needs and documents per policy on the interdisciplinay teaching record. Promote patient's rights; maintain privacy and confidentiality. Identify ethical issues and refer to appropriate resources. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and Dignity Health Core Values. Adheres to Dignity Health standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members behavior and act in a professional manner and uses effective lines of communication. Participates in problem-solving processes in which unit-based problems are identified and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Functions as an effective resource for peers and other staff with regard to policy and procedure. Contributes to cost effectiveness by adhering to staffing patterns and appropriate utilization of other resources. Adapts well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary. Team leads and monitors objectives set for other work groups within your unit as appropriate. Adheres to role of the lean process and works as a change agent for the department. Job Requirements Required Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications, upon hire and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and 1-2 years of Emergency Nursing Trauma Nurse Core Course, upon hire and Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire Where You'll Work Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

RN Emergency Services

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Bakersfield, CA
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. PATIENT ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENT Perform patient assessment/reassessment, including giving or receiving comprehensive change of shift and intermittent report, obtaining the nursing history, conducting a physical assessment, establishing priorities for care. Assess patient's learning needs, readiness for discharge and ability of the patient/family/SO to manage illness after discharge. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner . Provide direct patient care, as required. Assist physician with procedures, as necessary. Report changes in patient's condition to physician. The experience, training, and education requirements for the Registered Nurse authorized to perform Triage in the main Emergency Department are: The RN must meet, at minimum, the qualifications in the job description for ED Staff Nurse. The RN is required to complete an initial and annual skills validation which includes an ESI competency in accordance with hospital regulations. The RN must have more than six months experience in Emergency Medicine and be able to predict the nature and number of tests, therapeutic interventions, and consultations that a patient would need during his/her ED stay. The RN must be currently certified in ACLS, PALS, BLS and maintain continued clinical competence. Quality monitoring audits will be conducted each month, by the department Director/Manager or Nursing Educator, which will indicate competent assessment with ESI categorization. NURSING BUNDLE Update white board in room, at shift change during bedside report, utilizing S-BAR communication tool. Performs hourly rounding during the day and at night. Provide assessment for pain, changing patient position and assisting with toilet as needed. DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT/EVALUATE/DOCUMENT INTERDISCIPLINARY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN Ensures coordinated interdisciplinary approach for all patients per policy. The Interdisciplinary Care Plan is updated when there is a change in condition or additional patient care needs are identified by nursing and other appropriate disciplines updated daily or condition changes or warrants. Completes both computer and hand written documentation using correct format in an accurate, precise, timely, legible and complete manner. Nursing coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration and keeps the patient informed of progress toward expected outcomes and involves the patient/family in revisions toward the plan. INTERACT AND EDUCATE PATIENT/FAMILY/SO Address and meet patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psycho/social needs. Identify and collaborates to address patient/family/SO learning needs and documents per policy on the interdisciplinay teaching record. Promote patient's rights; maintain privacy and confidentiality. Identify ethical issues and refer to appropriate resources. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and Dignity Health Core Values. Adheres to Dignity Health standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members behavior and act in a professional manner and uses effective lines of communication. Participates in problem-solving processes in which unit-based problems are identified and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Functions as an effective resource for peers and other staff with regard to policy and procedure. Contributes to cost effectiveness by adhering to staffing patterns and appropriate utilization of other resources. Adapts well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary. Team leads and monitors objectives set for other work groups within your unit as appropriate. Adheres to role of the lean process and works as a change agent for the department. Job Requirements Required Other Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications, upon hire and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing BSN, upon hire and 1-2 years of Emergency Nursing Trauma Nurse Core Course, upon hire and Certified Emergency Nurse, upon hire Where You'll Work Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition, we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center, the Lauren Small Children's Center including the area's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family Care Center, a Level II NICU, the Sarvanand Heart, and Brain Center with Kern County's first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite, the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics, and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. One Community. One Mission. One California
RN Telemetry Full-time
Dignity St. Mary's Medical Center San Francisco

RN Telemetry

Dignity St. Mary's Medical Center San Francisco Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is primarily responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of each assigned patient. They provide direct patient care, supervise the activities of nursing staff members, and anticipate patients needs. They follow up on all care-related activities and ensure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. They coordinate the plan of care, conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management, and actively participate in ensuring continuity of care. They collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to ensure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. They model leadership behaviors, foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum: Current license to practice Registered Nursing in the State of California. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) from AHA. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN Telemetry Full-time
CommonSpirit Health

RN Telemetry

CommonSpirit Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is primarily responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of each assigned patient. They provide direct patient care, supervise the activities of nursing staff members, and anticipate patients needs. They follow up on all care-related activities and ensure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. They coordinate the plan of care, conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management, and actively participate in ensuring continuity of care. They collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to ensure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. They model leadership behaviors, foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum: Current license to practice Registered Nursing in the State of California. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) from AHA. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN Telemetry Full-time
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

RN Telemetry

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities The registered nurse is primarily responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of each assigned patient. They provide direct patient care, supervise the activities of nursing staff members, and anticipate patients needs. They follow up on all care-related activities and ensure all physician orders are accurately transcribed and carried out in a timely manner. They coordinate the plan of care, conduct patient teaching specific to disease entity and home management, and actively participate in ensuring continuity of care. They collaborate with other nursing and ancillary services to ensure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care. They model leadership behaviors, foster a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and mentor peers and colleagues. Job Requirements Minimum: Current license to practice Registered Nursing in the State of California. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) from AHA. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. Where You'll Work Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield. #bakersfieldRN One Community. One Mission. One California
RN ER Full-time
Adventist Health

RN, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Days

Adventist Health Bakersfield, CA
Job Description Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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 Department Specific License/Certifications ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required within 6 months of hire or transfer: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: 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. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.