Registered Nurse Full Time Nights
About The Position
Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients in an assigned unit. The nurse assesses patients, plans and supervises care, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team using physical, occupational, and speech therapies, advanced technologies, and evidence-based techniques. The hospital offers private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. This is a full-time night position in Bakersfield, California. The stated wage range is $48.10 to $57.48 per hour. Compensation decisions consider factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.
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 by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and use of appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- 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 preferred.
- One year of recent experience preferred; acute care experience preferred.
- ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients within the assigned unit.
- Assess patients and plan, supervise, and implement care interventions.
- Evaluate care 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
- Earned Time Off, with vacation accrual beginning on the start date
- Recognition, wellness, and retention programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
