Registered Nurse Position Summary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: 1 year or less
Education: Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program; BSN preferred.
License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS preferred; CRRN preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs.
Critical thinking
Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.
In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.
Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.
Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air
More about Palomar Health
Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is a great opportunity for nurses who are looking to make a meaningful impact in a busy, community-focused healthcare setting. Nurses can be part of interdisciplinary care teams, support patients through a wide range of clinical needs, and build experience in specialty areas such as emergency care, surgery, labor and delivery, cardiovascular care, medical-surgical/telemetry, oncology, and acute care.
EEOC Statement
Palomar Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Palomar is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
