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Registered Nurse – PACU Title: Registered Nurse – PACU Location: Bakersfield, CA 93306
Days, 4x10 — 10-hour shifts; On-call, weekends and holidays required Duration: 13 weeks
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience Valid, unrestricted California RN License BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIHSS required Strong Patient Assessment, Nursing Care Coordination, Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment Knowledge of medical terminology, medications, narcotics, medical equipment and instruments Graduation from an accredited RN program; ADN or BSN preferred Must maintain all required Kern Medical health requirements Description: Independently provide safe, therapeutic nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for acutely ill patients.
Rapidly assess changing patient conditions, prioritize interventions and activate emergency protocols when needed. Coordinate care with nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers while maintaining accurate documentation and individualized care plans. Maintain patient and employee safety through infection control, medication safety, evidence-based practices and hospital policies .