Registered Nurse, MDU, Per-Diem Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision in an acute care and/or non-acute care setting. The RN supports physicians, coordinates care plans, and helps ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for patients and their families. The role also contributes to quality assurance activities, policy review, and ongoing professional development initiatives. The position is per-diem and works nights. Nurses may float or be assigned to units according to patient care needs and organizational priorities. The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care that addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
- Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- For specialty units such as ICU, ER, or OR: at least one year of acute care RN experience.
- Knowledge of the Nursing Practice Act and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Familiarity with hospital safety, infection control, and quality assurance practices.
- Ability to manage emergencies and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills for establishing rapport with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; lift and position patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and meet manual dexterity and sensory acuity requirements.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- For non-specialty units: one year of acute care RN experience preferred.
- Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment: ACLS, PALS, NRP, Basic Arrhythmia, and/or NIH Stroke.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care in accordance with hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
- Monitor patient progress and accurately document findings in electronic medical records.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized patient care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and monitor patient responses.
- Respond to emergencies using appropriate nursing interventions and clinical judgment.
- Follow safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement, in-service education, and staff training.
- Float or accept unit assignments based on patient care needs and organizational priorities.
- Provide care appropriate to the age, physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients served.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
