Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool
Company: Desert Regional Medical Center
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Job type: Full Time Shift: Nights Hours: GENERAL DUTIES: The
Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total
nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of
each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and
educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain
optimal health. Access to all Patient Health Information for
treatment purposes only. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: - Ability to
care for patients on telemetry monitoring including strip
interpretation - Knowledge and ability to care for neurologically
compromised patients; ability to care for pre and post -op
orthopedic patients - Knowledge and ability to care for combative
or psychologically impaired patients - Specialty units: ICU; NICU;
ER; Labor and Delivery; Peds - additional competencies will be
required and orientation will be tailored to the specific units.
Additional certifications may be necessary. - Demonstrates
knowledge of growth and development. - Obtains information and
interpret information in terms of the patient's needs. -
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. - Understands the
range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the
patients served. - Maintains unit's competencies . - Initiates
interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.
- Acts as a consultant in complex patient care. - Utilizes current
theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations -
Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to
unit protocol. - Consistently functions proficiently on the nursing
unit. Including but not limited to: Manages an average caseload
specific to unit Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities,
and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available
resources and staff ability and availability. - Administers
medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including
IV's, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications,
contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route
of administration on all drugs before administering to patient. -
Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis. - Maintains
competence in nursing practice through in services and
participation in ongoing continuing education per year. 3 = > 25
CEU or 10 CEU 3 Units College Credit, 2 = 10 - 24 CEU , 1 = < 10
CEU - Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, and safety issues
and delivers care that is safe within the scope of practice. -
Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of
shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the
patient's or staff well-being. - Consistently assesses patients for
risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and
promote safety. - Uses restraints according to policy and
consistently explores other options less restrictive, with accurate
documentation. - Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing
information and assists in utilization of available resources and
or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced
directives, ethics consult etc.) - Handles and disposes hazardous
waste safely and appropriately. - Consistently handles oxygen
safely. - Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective
wear. - Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to
delivery of care. - Requests clarification of Physician orders as
necessary Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets
innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the
opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while
enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional
growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our
mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place
where it truly matters! At Desert Regional Medical Center, we
understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of
professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a
comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available
plans and programs include: - Medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance - 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match -
Generous paid time off - Career development and continuing
education opportunities - Health savings accounts, healthcare &
dependent flexible spending accounts - Employee Assistance program,
Employee discount program - Voluntary benefits include pet
insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness
insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is
determined by employment status Desert Care Network serves the
healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions
in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical
Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and
Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network
provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke
care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert
Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
Required: - Current CA Registered Nurse License - Associate Degree
in Nursing -ADN (G70AK) - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing-BSN (G70AD)
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification
(maintain current at all times) - Effective verbal and written
skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to
maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and
co-workers - Possess active listening skills - Compassionate and
non judgmental care giver and advocate - Able to independently
manage multiple priorities - Must comply with Respiratory Fit
Testing Protection Policy - Must successfully complete EKG test
within the first 30 days of hire - NIHSS LI-JS4
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