RN Surgery

RN Surgery

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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $55.55 - $79.06 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: General Surgery

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Requisition ID: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Remote: No

Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:45am-3:15pm weekends and call

Shift: Day

Category: Surgical Services Nursing

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality applications. Our next posting period will be July 1, 2026 for an October 16, 2026 start date. Positions can be found under National Resident RN (<12 months experience as an RN) or RN Transition/Fellowship (>12 months experience as an RN.

General Surgery Dept at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the General Surgery unit to coordinate, supervise and implement patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence-based practice.

The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards, Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system.

Maintain compliance with all established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

Utilize clinical knowledge and expertise to plan, evaluate, and coordinate patient care.

Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and families.

Document and communicate all relevant patient information to the appropriate team members.

Demonstrate effective nursing judgment and a thorough understanding of the nursing process.

Provide guidance to interdisciplinary team members.

Establish priorities and coordinate nursing care.

Coordinate the plan of care with other team members.

Communicate the plan of care to patients and families, encouraging their active involvement.

Proactively address patient needs during hourly rounds.

Conform to legal requirements of nursing practice and hospital policies.

Demonstrate a professional and cooperative manner.

Demonstrate understanding of organizational structure and utilize appropriate communication channels.

Act as a resource for all aspects of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Demonstrate an understanding of Continuous Performance Improvement.

Access the network and utilize electronic applications effectively.

Serve as a preceptor and role model.

Supervise and assign duties to unlicensed assistive personnel.

Collaborate with supervisory staff to identify educational and professional growth needs.

Administer medications as directed and assess patient responses.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Job Requirements

Required

Registered Nurse with current California License required.

Bachelor's degree / BSN Preferred

Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care OR

Current AHA BLS required.

Current AHA ACLS required

LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

What makes a successful RN Surgery at Northridge Hospital Medical Center?

Collaborative

Compassionate

Efficient

Good Listener

Organized

Problem-Solver

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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