Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role includes assessing patients, planning and supervising care, providing interventions, and evaluating outcomes to help prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and support patients as they adapt to an altered lifestyle. The Registered Nurse integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its multidisciplinary team delivers physical, occupational, speech, and other therapies using advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques. The hospital is part of Ernest Health and offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and ability to use applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
• Critical thinking skills.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• One year of recent experience.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• ACLS certification for LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit.
• Assess patients and plan, supervise, and evaluate care.
• Provide interventions designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, with vacation accrual beginning on the start date.
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree