Registered Nurse - Columbus Infusion Center - Per Diem

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

2d•$41 - $65

About The Position

Kern Medical is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse. Per diem employees supplement department staffing needs and are not guaranteed minimum hours; they must be willing and available to work four shifts during each six-week scheduling period. The role’s compensation is estimated at $41.0485 to $64.6800, with possible additional compensation through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered nursing care, from collecting and interpreting assessment data to developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers; responds to changes in patient status; supports patient and family education; and contributes to safe, evidence-based care and a positive team environment. The classification accommodates nurses with varying levels of experience and may include orienting and mentoring other staff. Nursing practice is governed through the Chief Nursing Officer and/or an RN designee. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited registered nursing program and hold a valid, unrestricted California RN license. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is preferred. At least one year of Registered Nursing experience in the area of application and a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card are required. Employees must maintain Kern Medical’s designated health requirements; additional competency certificates or education may be required depending on assignment. A background check may be required. All Kern Medical employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to remain at or report to work during a disaster or civil disorder. If duties require driving, applicable California driver’s license and vehicle-use policy requirements apply.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program.
Valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
At least one year of Registered Nursing experience in the area of application.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center.
Depending on assignment, possess and maintain specific competency certificates or complete designated education as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices; medical terminology, instruments and equipment; and uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain concise, complete records.
Practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area or specialty, including specialty criteria, the nursing process, leadership and professional development, and unit operations.
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 prepare and maintain required records and reports and establish effective working relationships with staff, hospital employees, patients, and families.
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skill in caring for populations served by Kern Medical facilities, as applicable to the practice area.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create a compassionate, caring environment and build trusting relationships with patients and families.
Collect and document patient data using prescribed methods; interpret assessment results and report variances from normal parameters.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care based on actual and potential patient problems and responses.
Safely implement nursing and physician orders and prioritize appropriate nursing actions.
Establish nursing diagnoses, develop written plans of care, evaluate interventions, and revise care plans as needed.
Recognize and manage rapidly changing patient situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols or request assistance when needed.
Perform and document the nursing process in accordance with scientific principles, hospital policy, the patient assignment, critical thinking, and nursing judgment.
Implement medical and nursing care plans and coordinate care with nurses, physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers.
Assess patient and family learning needs and develop and deliver education about testing, procedures, disease processes, coping with illness, and health promotion.
Coordinate and participate in patient care rounds and conferences.
Collaborate effectively with the care team and contribute to team building, unit programs, meetings, morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
Assist with staff training and orientation and mentor staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care.
Maintain quality of care by following therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices and measuring outcomes against patient goals and hospital or regulatory 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 standards development, recognition, and well-being activities.
Complete required competencies, mandatory classes, and educational coursework; maintain current nursing knowledge and pursue lifelong learning.
Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, RN scope of practice, ANA ethics and practice standards, and the Kern Medical professional practice model.
Monitor own and others’ practices for patient and employee safety and compliance; identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in caring for populations served by Kern Medical.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.