Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (4D) - Full Time - Shift

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

4d

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Pediatrics (4D) unit. The role provides nursing care to assigned patients, supports patients and families through compassionate, individualized care, and collaborates with nurses, physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and other healthcare team members. Clinical practice is governed through the Chief Nursing Officer or an RN designee.

The position ranges from novice to expert nursing practice. The RN is expected to enhance the nursing profession, develop their own practice and that of others, demonstrate caring-healing practices, and support the organization’s and Department of Nursing’s goals. The nurse also trains and mentors staff, orients new employees, and contributes to quality improvement and professional development.

The role requires an accredited registered nursing education and a valid, unrestricted California RN license, or an active temporary California RN license. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred. The employee must maintain required health qualifications and a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card. Additional competency certificates or education may be required depending on the assignment. Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to remain at or report to work during disasters or civil disorder.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program; a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred.
• A valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license, or an active temporary California RN license.
• Maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center.
• Maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Depending on assignment, possess and maintain required certificates of competency or complete designated education.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices; medical terminology, instruments, and equipment; and the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Practical and theoretical nursing-care knowledge specific to the assigned work area or specialty, including relevant nursing process, leadership and professional development, and unit operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain concise, complete records and reports.
• Ability to use computers and related software, keyboard, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, exchange information, and receive work direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, hospital employees, patients, and families.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in caring for populations served by Kern Medical facilities, as relevant to the assignment.
• A background check may be required.
• If driving a personal vehicle is required, possess a current valid California Driver’s License and comply with the applicable vehicle-use and driving policy.
• If driving a Kern Medical-owned, leased, or rented vehicle is required, possess a current valid California Driver’s License, sign an authorization for release of driver record information, and comply with the applicable vehicle-use and driving policy.
• Remain at work or report to work in a safe and practicable manner during a disaster or civil disorder as a designated Disaster Service Worker.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a compassionate care environment through authentic engagement with patients and families and trusting relationships that support healing.
• Collect and document patient data using prescribed methods; interpret assessment data, identify risk factors, and report variances from normal parameters.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized plans of care.
• Safely implement nursing and physician orders and prioritize appropriate nursing actions.
• Establish nursing diagnoses, formulate written plans of care, evaluate interventions, and revise care plans as needed.
• Recognize and respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions and activate emergency protocols or seek assistance when appropriate.
• Perform and document the nursing process in accordance with scientific principles, hospital policy, critical thinking, and nursing judgment.
• Implement medical and nursing care plans and coordinate patient care with nurses, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and develop and deliver education about tests, procedures, diseases, coping with illness, and health promotion.
• Coordinate and participate in patient care rounds and conferences, and collaborate effectively within the care team.
• Contribute to team building, unit programs, meetings, morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
• Assist with staff training and orient new staff; mentor staff and collaborate with clinicians to manage patient care.
• Promote quality care by following therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices and measuring outcomes against care goals and applicable standards.
• Follow infection control, medication administration and storage, and controlled substance policies to protect patients and employees.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional governance councils, nursing practice evaluation and standards development, and recognition and well-being activities.
• Complete required competencies, mandatory classes, and educational coursework; maintain current nursing knowledge and pursue lifelong learning.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, RN scope of practice, the ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the KMC Professional Practice Model.
• Monitor personal and others’ practices for patient and employee safety and compliance; identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill appropriate to the populations served and assigned specialty.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain required health qualifications and a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card.
• If driving is required, maintain the applicable California driver’s license and comply with the hospital authority’s vehicle-use and driving policy.

Benefits

• New-hire bonus of $6,000 for eligible candidates with at least one year of registered nurse experience.
• New-hire premium of 6% of base pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
• P.M. shift differential of 10% of base pay for the 7:00 PM–7:30 AM shift.
• Comprehensive benefits package including holidays, paid time off, retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• May be eligible for participation and company contributions in the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.
• Additional compensation may be available through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree