RN - Surgery (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

18h

About The Position

Delivers coordinated nursing care for outpatients in a clinic setting according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of assigned nursing staff at various levels and coordinates care with other disciplines, using critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for surgical procedures and assists physicians with minor surgery.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required by the facility.
• Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Hospital or physician’s office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and care issues.
• Develop plans prescribing interventions to attain outcomes.
• Implement plans, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluate progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Identify outcomes for patients or their situations.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to provide care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Provide learning opportunities for patients, family members, and team members.
• Provide health information directly to patients, families, and the treatment team.
• Prepare patients, rooms, and equipment for surgical procedures and assist physicians with minor surgery.
• Perform additional procedures as directed.
• Delegate appropriately and coordinate duties of healthcare team members.
• Participate in discharge planning to provide continuity of care.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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