RN, Outpatient Surgery, Per Diem, Days

Position Overview

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. Our 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices serve one of America’s fastest growing cities, offering affordable housing, beautiful weather, great educational opportunities and easy access to iconic natural and cultural attractions.

Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients according to established standards and the nursing process. Supervises and directs various levels of nursing staff, coordinating care with other disciplines using critical thinking, professional discretion, and independent judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects relevant data related to the patient’s health, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements a plan of care, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers to provide safe, healing, and compassionate care while offering learning opportunities for all involved.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties among healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (Required)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS/HS-BLS/RQIBLS) certification (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/HS-PALS/RQIPALS) certification (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and well-being of our associates and patients. All associates must receive the required vaccinations as a condition of employment (with applicable medical or religious exemptions). Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.