OverviewFounded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN
Responsibilities

• Organizes and oversees patient care delivery during an assigned shift. Monitors and assesses current environment for smooth hospital operations.
• Assesses and allocates resources as needed. Provides input to employee performance. Assists in the coaching of staff members.
• Documents daily staffing and administrative records and maintains compliance with governmental policies and procedures. Presents documentation to senior staff.
• Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis. Maintains communication to patient and family members regarding care needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (e.g. ADN).
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.

Licensure:

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) other credentials or credential modules may be required.