Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield, - RN New Grads: ED, Tele, Med/Surg
(261464)Location: Bakersfield, California - United States
Posted: 11/7/2009
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Job Description:
Nestled among three mountain ranges with all-season recreation, abundant sunshine, Bakersfield, California home to Mercy Hospitals is ranked by Men�s Health magazine as among the Happiest Cities in America! Here, winter sports include, hiking, biking, golf, tennis and skiing! You're a morning's drive from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Hollywood and Los Angeles. All this in one of the lowest housing prices in all of California!
If you already live in Bakersfield, a move to Catholic Healthcare West could make your life even better. We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. This makes for an atmosphere where our people share their enthusiasm for life, as well as for helping others. As you balance your work life with your other passions, we're there for you every step of the way.
The people of Bakersfield and the surrounding area are well served by two facilities that represent the visionary mission of Catholic Healthcare West. Together, Mercy and Mercy Southwest Hospitals dedicate 267 beds, 1,202 employees, and 556 active medical staff to providing top-quality medical care to the community, regardless of economic status. This proud tradition unites an honorable history with a commitment to innovation.
A main source of pride for Mercy is our Family Birth Center, voted the Best place in Kern County to have a baby 5 years running. Our Birth Center offers expectant mothers a warm, home-like setting with bedroom suites along with a 9-bed NICU.
The Registered Nurse coordinates, supervises and implements patient care. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction and progress. Conducts initial and ongoing assessment, develops patient care plan, manages patient treatment, teaches patient and family, identifies and corrects variances from care plan and completes discharge planning. Prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Obtains consults and referrals as necessary.
CA RN license
BLS required, ACLS preferred
72 hrs/12 hr shift
Full time
Contact: Ann-Marie Abbott, Sr. Nurse Recruiter
Office: 207-767-7009
Cell: 408-425-7327
Fax: 270-513-2902
Please visit our website: www.mercybakersfield.org
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
| Job Capacity: | Employee (full-time) |
| Minimum Education Level: | Associates |
| Visa Sponsorship: | No |
| Related Industries: | Nursing |
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