TITLE (REQ ID): RN (84398) DEPARTMENT: PEDIATRIC ACUTE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL TIME SHIFT: DAY/12HR (VARIED) HOURS PER PAY PERIOD: 72 SHIFT HOURS: 12HOUR FACILITY: BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD, CA FACILITY INFORMATION As our city grows, the New West Tower affords Bakersfield Memorial Hospital the ability to treat more patients, allowing families to stay close to home rather than traveling elsewhere for services and quality care they need and deserve. Patient rooms that offer privacy for patients and family which enhance healing. The new 114 bed West Tower includes 24 state-of-the art ICU beds, helping Memorial meet the growing demand for beds from patients coming through the Emergency department. There are two additional 30 bed telemetry/med surgery floors and a new 30 bed Family Care floor (post-partum, GYN). Our tiniest patients receive the highest level of care from Kern Countys most experienced and trusted doctors and nurses in Memorials expanded Neonatal Intensive Care unit. This unit is equipped with the most advanced technology and soon our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit will be open to treat local children with critical healthcare needs. The New West Tower has given Memorial Hospital over 400 licensed acute care beds, making Memorial hospital the largest full service Hospital in Kern County. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Responsible in supporting the Nurse Director and supervisor of the Maternal Child Health Module to manage and coordinate clinical operations to provide patient care to the pediatric, adult and geriatric population. Ability to work with pediatric patients, parents and medical staff. 1-2 years of acute med-surg experience preferred. Required to be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing School. CA Registered Nurse License, BLS certification, AHA required. PALS required within one year of hire. California Nurses Association Union position.